An optimal schedule for printing and binding

An optimal solution is presented for the scheduling of printing and binding of a book order. The algorithm is simpler and faster than previously known methods. If the book is divided into n parts and the typesetting time for each part is different, the algorithm takes steps. The algorithm operates i...

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Published in:International journal of computer mathematics Vol. 15; no. 1-4; pp. 117 - 127
Main Authors: Chin, Francis, Wong, Michael
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Abingdon Gordon and Breach Science Publishers 01.01.1984
Taylor and Francis
Subjects:
Algorithm
Algorithmics. Computability. Computer arithmetics
Applied sciences
Computer science; control theory; systems
Exact sciences and technology
F.2.2. Nonnumerical Algorithms and Problems
Job Scheduling
Optimality
Theoretical computing
Printing
Integrated planning
Algorithm analysis
Optimization
ISSN:0020-7160, 1029-0265
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Summary:An optimal solution is presented for the scheduling of printing and binding of a book order. The algorithm is simpler and faster than previously known methods. If the book is divided into n parts and the typesetting time for each part is different, the algorithm takes steps. The algorithm operates in linear time if all the typesetting times are identical. The problem can be generalized easily to other problems and its optimal solution can be applied to other two-stage production processes with overheads for interruptions.
ISSN:0020-7160
1029-0265
DOI:10.1080/00207168408803405