Five Jobs Are Waiting for Processing Through Two Work Centers

question 130

Multiple Choice

Five jobs are waiting for processing through two work centers. Their processing time (in minutes) at each work center is contained in the table below. Each job requires work center Alpha before work center Beta. According to Johnson's rule, which job should be scheduled first in the sequence?
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Job } & \text { Alpha } & \text { Beta } \\\hline R & 20 & 10 \\\hline \mathrm { S } & 25 & 35 \\\hline \mathrm { T } & 50 & 20 \\\hline \mathrm { U } & 15 & 35 \\\hline \mathrm { V } & 55 & 75 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) R
• B) S
• C) T
• D) U
• E) V

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Definitions:

Production Problem

A challenge encountered in the process of creating goods or services, often involving issues with resources, technology, or labor.

Principal

The original amount of money borrowed or invested, before any interest or profit is added.

Agent

An entity that acts on behalf of another entity or person, typically in a business context.

Operating

The process of controlling and managing the day-to-day activities necessary for running a business or organization.