1. Compute the average flow time, lateness, and tardiness for this group of jobs using Mr. Sailboat’s sequential order of 1 (first), 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (last).
2. In what order would the jobs be processed using the SPT rule? Compute the average flow time, lateness, and tardiness for this group of jobs.
3. Compare the answers in questions 1 and 2.
4. What are your short-term recommendations for this set of six jobs? Justify and explain
5. What are your long-term recommendations with respect to sequencing jobs at Balloons Aloha? Justify and explain.