Asked by Peyton Tippens on Apr 25, 2024

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Which scheduling technique should be employed when due dates are important for a job order?

A) forward scheduling
B) loading
C) dispatching
D) backward scheduling
E) master scheduling

Due Dates

The specified dates by which something is to be completed or submitted.

Job Order

A work order issued for the production of a specific quantity of a product or the performance of a specific service.

Backward Scheduling

Scheduling that begins with the due date and schedules the final operation first and the other job steps in reverse order.

  • Comprehend the fundamentals of forward and backward scheduling and their practical applications.
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Tabatha Delgado7 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Backward scheduling is the technique where the due date of the job order is fixed and the schedule is planned backwards from this date to determine the start date of the production process. This ensures that the job is completed on or before the due date.