Mastering Chapter 17: Short-Term Scheduling

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards based on short-term scheduling concepts and key terms relevant for the BUS 140 final exam.

Scheduling

The process of planning tasks and resources to optimize time and efficiency.

Deep Cleaning

A thorough cleaning process required to switch from a complex job to a simpler job in manufacturing.

Completion Time

The total time it takes to complete a job.

Utilization

The extent to which resources are used effectively and kept busy.

Work-in-Process (WIP) Inventory

The materials that are partially finished in the production process.

Customer Waiting Time

The time a customer has to wait for their order or service.

Forward Scheduling

Scheduling that starts from the present and moves forward in time.

Backward Scheduling

Scheduling that starts from the due date and works backwards.

Item Master File

A file that contains details about all the items being produced or purchased.

Routing File

It outlines the sequence of operations needed to produce an item.

Work Center Master File

A file that contains data about the capabilities and efficiency of different work centers.

Gantt Chart

A visual tool for planning and monitoring the progress of work.

Load Chart

A type of Gantt Chart that shows loading and idle times of work centers.

Schedule Chart

A Gantt Chart that monitors the progress of specific jobs over time.

Input-Output Control

A monitoring tool that compares planned input/output against actual input/output.

Bottleneck

A stage in a process that reduces the speed of the overall system.

First-Come, First-Served (FCFS)

A scheduling rule that processes jobs in the order they arrive.

Shortest Processing Time (SPT)

A scheduling rule that processes the job that takes the least time first.

Earliest Due Date (EDD)

A scheduling rule that prioritizes jobs with the closest deadlines.

Average Flow Time

The average time a job spends in the system, including waiting and processing times.

Average Lateness

The average time by which a completed job exceeds its due date.

Makespan

The total time required to complete a set of jobs from start to finish.

Priority Rules

Heuristics used to determine the order of job processing.

Performance Measures

Metrics used to evaluate the efficiency of scheduling and processing.

Cumulative Deviation

A running total of deviations from the planned output.

Resources

The people, materials, and machines involved in the production process.

Task Management

Organizing and prioritizing tasks to improve efficiency.

Lean Manufacturing

A production practice that considers the expenditure of resources in any aspect other than the direct creation of value for the end customer to be wasteful.

Efficiency

The ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Throughput

The rate at which jobs are processed through a system.

Capacity Planning

The process of determining the production capacity needed to meet changing demands for its products.

Operational Data

Information related to the performance and functioning of a work center.

Sequence of Operations

The specific order in which tasks must be performed.

Intermittent Production

A production process where items are made on a non-continuous basis.

Job Processing

The handling and production of work items through defined operations.

Factory Scheduling

Planning the production and management of tasks in a manufacturing facility.

Production Metrics

Quantitative measures that gauge the efficiency of production processes.

Queue Management

The process of managing waiting lines to ensure efficient customer service.

Setup Time

The time required to prepare for a job change in manufacturing.

Resource Allocation

The assignment of resources to tasks or jobs.

Job Burden

The cost associated with a job that covers overhead and labor.

Cycle Time

The total time taken from the beginning to the end of a process.

Demand Forecasting

Estimating future customer demand for products or services.

Production Planning

The process of scheduling production activities based on forecasts.

Work Center Capacity

The maximum amount of work that a work center can handle.

Operational Efficiency

The capability of an organization to deliver products or services in an optimal manner.