The Neptune's Machine Shop specializes in overhauling outboard marine motors. Some motors require replacement of broken...

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The Neptune's Machine Shop specializes in overhauling outboard marine motors. Some motors require replacement of broken parts, whereas others need a complete overhaul. Currently, five motors with varying problems are awaiting service. The best estimates for the labor times involved and the promise dates (the number of days from today) are shown in the following table. Customers usually do not pick up their motors early. Motors (jobs) Evinrude Chrysler Mercury Sportsman Nautique i. Processing Time (days) 5 4 10 1 3 ii. Due Date( days from now) 8 Develop separate schedules using the SPT and EDD rules. What is the average flow time for each schedule? Which schedule minimizes average days past due days for any motor? 15 12 20 10 The Neptune's Machine Shop specializes in overhauling outboard marine motors. Some motors require replacement of broken parts, whereas others need a complete overhaul. Currently, five motors with varying problems are awaiting service. The best estimates for the labor times involved and the promise dates (the number of days from today) are shown in the following table. Customers usually do not pick up their motors early. Motors (jobs) Evinrude Chrysler Mercury Sportsman Nautique i. Processing Time (days) 5 4 10 1 3 ii. Due Date( days from now) 8 Develop separate schedules using the SPT and EDD rules. What is the average flow time for each schedule? Which schedule minimizes average days past due days for any motor? 15 12 20 10

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To determine the schedules using the SPT Shortest Processing Time and EDD Earliest Due Date rules we ... View the full answer