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May 1, 2024 Updated May 9, 2025 24 minute read

Scheduling, at its core, is the process of deciding how to commit resources between a variety of possible tasks. It involves assigning tasks to resources over time, with the goal of optimizing one or more objectives. Think of it as creating a detailed plan that outlines when and how specific activities will occur, who will perform them, and what resources are needed. This might sound straightforward, but effective scheduling can be a complex puzzle involving careful consideration of priorities, dependencies, constraints, and potential disruptions.

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Introduces the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and demonstrates how it can be applied to improve scheduling systems. It covers topics such as drum-buffer-rope, critical chain project management, and capacity planning. It is suitable for professionals in manufacturing and project management.

Project Management for Information Systems

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Includes a section on project scheduling that covers topics such as work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, and critical path analysis. It is suitable for students and professionals in information systems project management.

Production and Operations Analytics

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This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of production and operations analytics, including topics such as scheduling, inventory management, and supply chain optimization. It is suitable for students and professionals in operations research and supply chain management.

Operations Management

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This textbook includes a chapter on scheduling that covers topics such as Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and resource leveling. It is suitable for students and professionals in operations management and supply chain management.

Scheduling

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Provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain scheduling, covering topics such as inventory management, transportation scheduling, and production planning. It is suitable for researchers and advanced students in operations research and supply chain management.

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