Sequencing at Prakash Automobile Repair Shop
Prerequisite Conceptual Understanding
Jay Heizer, et al., “Chapter 14: Short-term Scheduling”, Operations Management, 9th Edition, Pearson Education, 2008
Synopsis
This caselet is meant for learners pursuing course in Operations Management. The caselet helps to understand the concept – Sequencing, through the dilemma faced by Prakash Jain (Prakash), the owner of Prakash Automobile Repair Shop. As more orders came in, to reduce the delay in delivery and effective utilization of resources, Prakash, wanted to evaluate the sequencing rules like FCFC, EDD, STP and LPT and apply the best sequence rule for his orders. Would application of these rules bail him out of the delays caused to his customers?
Expected Learning Outcomes
- • The basics and significance of sequencing
- • The decision rules of sequence – FCFS, STP, EDD, LPT and Critical Ratio
- • A suitable rule for Prakash Automobile Repair shop
Assignment Questions
I. Evaluate the below given rules and sequence the jobs to be processed according to the given rules:
- a. FCFS
- b. EDD
- c. SPT
- d. LPT
- e. Critical ratio
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Teaching Plan
The Teaching Note follows a specific Teaching Plan [Annexure (TN)-I]..........
Exhibits
Exhibit (TN)-I: Calculations of Measures for FCFS Sequence
Exhibit (TN)-II: Calculations of Measures for EDD Sequence
Exhibit (TN)-III: Calculations of Measures for SPT Sequence
Exhibit (TN)-IV: Calculations of Measures for LPT Sequence
Exhibit (TN)-V: Comparison of Measures (Based on Sequencing Rules)