QUANTITATIVE METHODS
FOR MANAGERS
ASSIGNMENT MODEL
,Strategic Implications of Short-
Term Scheduling
• By scheduling effectively, companies use
assets more effectively and create greater
capacity per dollar invested, which, in turn,
lowers cost
• This added capacity and related flexibility
provides faster delivery and therefore better
customer service
• Good scheduling is a competitive
advantage which contributes to dependable
delivery
, The Goals of Short-Term
scheduling
• Minimize completion time
• Maximize utilization (make effective
use of personnel and equipment)
• Minimize customer wait time
FOR MANAGERS
ASSIGNMENT MODEL
,Strategic Implications of Short-
Term Scheduling
• By scheduling effectively, companies use
assets more effectively and create greater
capacity per dollar invested, which, in turn,
lowers cost
• This added capacity and related flexibility
provides faster delivery and therefore better
customer service
• Good scheduling is a competitive
advantage which contributes to dependable
delivery
, The Goals of Short-Term
scheduling
• Minimize completion time
• Maximize utilization (make effective
use of personnel and equipment)
• Minimize customer wait time
