In this chapter, we noted that the EDD rule minimizes the maximum job tardiness and maximum lateness while the SPT rule minimizes the average flowtime. However, neither of these rules minimize the average lateness or average tardiness.  Use the Excel Sequencing template to answer the following using the data below:

a. Try to find a sequence that minimizes the average lateness. 

b. Try to find a sequence that minimizes the average tardiness.

c. Can you generalize your logic into a rule or procedure that will accomplish these objectives most of the time?

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Job Processing Time Due Date 1 2345678 7 sw. 3 5 2 6 9 14 4 21 7 8 5 17 16 38 12