Posted: September 27th, 2016

Suppose that two alternate approaches for determining machine schedules are available.

Suppose that two alternate approaches for determining machine schedules are available. One is an optimizing approach that can run once a week on the computer. The other is a dispatching approach that utilizes priority rules to determine the schedules as it evolves. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and the conditions under which each approach is likely to be better?