Discussion

1. Explain why a company would choose to use Infinite Loading over Finite Loading when scheduling jobs. (Do not copy the info from your book on Scheduling Criteria, think beyond that. For example, what aspects of the operations would lend Infinite Loading to be preferable to Finite Loading.)

2. Discuss the advisability of using modular assemblies in manufacturing. (What are the advantages and disadvantages?) To what extent can these arguments be applied to service products?