Scheduling: Theory, Algorithms, and Systems

Efficient scheduling of resources is critical to the proper functioning of businesses in today's competitive environment. Scheduling focuses on theoretical as well as applied aspects of the scheduling of resources. It is unique in the range of problems and issues that it covers. A software package especially designed for the readers of this text is available with this book. Known as LEKIN, this system covers most of the machine environments discussed in this book and enables the user to test many of the algorithms and heuristics described. The book consists of three parts. The first part focuses on deterministic models and deals with single and parallel machine models. The second part covers stochastic models. The third part deals with scheduling in practice. It covers heuristics that are popular with practicioners and also delves into system design and developmental issues. Discussion of the basic properties of scheduling models Computational as well as theoretical exercises at the end of each chapter Thorough examination of numerous applications Investigation of the latest developments in the field Discussion of future research developments CD containing software included with book.