This book provides a theoretical and application-oriented analysis of
deterministic scheduling problems in advanced planning and computer
systems. The text examines scheduling problems across a range of
parameters: job priority, release times, due dates, processing times,
precedence constraints, resource usage and more, focusing on such topics
as computer systems and supply chain management. Discussion includes
single and parallel processors, flexible shops and manufacturing
systems, and resource-constrained project scheduling. Many applications
from industry and service operations management and case studies are
described. The handbook will be useful to a broad audience, from
researchers to practitioners, graduate and advanced undergraduate
students.