When a set of jobs must pass through two workstations whose sequence is fixed, ________ is the sequencing rule most commonly applied.

A) critical ratio
B) earliest due date
C) first come, first served
D) slack time remaining
E) Johnson's rule

Johnson's Rule

A scheduling rule aimed at minimizing job setup or processing time and the total time to complete a group of jobs on two machines.

Sequencing Rule

Guidelines or algorithms used to determine the order in which tasks, operations, or jobs should be executed to optimize efficiency and outcomes.

Workstations

Computers or terminals at which users work, often specialized for particular tasks.