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Exercise 3: Operations Scheduling and Sequencing (5 Marks) CLO: Prepare a master production schedule. You are managing a work center that processes five tasks (P, Q, R, S, T), each with different processing times and due dates. Your goal is to use job sequencing rules to minimize the number of late tasks and improve overall scheduling efficiency. Below is the information about the tasks: Task P Q R S T Processing Time (days) Due Date (days from today) 6 10 3 7 8 14 4 9 2 6 Task: 1. Apply the following job sequencing rules to determine the order in which the tasks should be processed: - First-Come First-Served (FCFS) - Shortest Operating Time (SOT) - Earliest Due Date (EDD) 2. For each sequencing rule, calculate: - Flow Time: The total time each task spends in the system. - Late Tasks: Identify which tasks are completed after their due date. 3. Compare the results of each sequencing rule based on the number of late tasks and total flow time. Based on your findings, recommend the best sequencing rule for this work center. Marking Criteria: - Correct application of the three sequencing rules (3 marks) - Accurate calculation of flow time and identification of late tasks (1 mark) - Conclusion and recommendation of the best sequencing rule (1 mark)