The jobs listed below have not yet been scheduled. Using the S/RO technique, in what sequence would you schedule these jobs?
Job Slack Remaining Operations
A 3 1
B 10 11
C 5 4
D 12 6
E 8 8
a) B-E-C-D-A
b) A-D-C-E-B
c) A-C-E-B-D
d) A-C-D-E-B
e) E-C-D-A-B
Answer: a) B-E-C-D-A
Hint:
Job Slack Remaining S/RO
A 3 1 4
B 10 11 1.90909
C 5 4 2.25
D 12 6 3
E 8 8 2
B E C D A