tailieunhanh - PRODUCTION SCHEDULING

Generally speaking, scheduling is the procedure of mapping a set of tasks or jobs (studied objects) to a set of target resources efficiently. It is an important tool in manufacturing and engineering, where it can have a major impact on the productivity of a process. More specifically, as a part of a larger planning and scheduling process, production scheduling is essential for the proper functioning of a manufacturing enterprise. Its primary goal is to maximize throughput and optimize resource utilization, while at the same time minimizing operating costs. Moreover, production scheduling is a challenging field of research in manufacturing engineering, with a high degree of exposure to the. | PRODUCTION SCHEDULING Edited by Rodrigo da Rosa Righi Production Scheduling Edited by Rodrigo da Rosa Righi Published by InTech Janeza Trdine 9 51000 Rijeka Croatia Copyright 2011 InTech All chapters are Open Access distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution license which allows users to download copy and build upon published articles even for commercial purposes as long as the author and publisher are properly credited which ensures maximum dissemination and a wider impact of our publications. After this work has been published by InTech authors have the right to republish it in whole or part in any publication of which they are the author and to make other personal use of the work. Any republication referencing or personal use of the work must explicitly identify the original source. As for readers this license allows users to download copy and build upon published chapters even for commercial purposes as long as the author and publisher are properly credited which ensures maximum dissemination and a wider impact of our publications. Notice Statements and opinions expressed in the chapters are these of the individual contributors and not necessarily those of the editors or publisher. No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of information contained in the published chapters. The publisher assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury to persons or property arising out of the use of any materials instructions methods or ideas contained in the book. Publishing Process Manager Martina Blecic Technical Editor Teodora Smiljanic Cover Designer InTech Design Team Image Copyright 2011. DepositPhotos First published December 2011 Printed in Croatia A free online edition of this book is available at Additional hard copies can be obtained from orders@ Production Scheduling Edited by Rodrigo da Rosa Righi p. cm. ISBN 978-953-307-935-6 ikrrr iJ OPEN ACCESS INI Cvn PUBLISHER INTECH open free .