The performance of an company depends both on its technological
expertise and its managerial and organizational effectiveness.
Production management is an important part of the process for
manufacturing firms. The organization of production relies in general on
the implementation of a certain number of basic functions, among which
the scheduling function plays an essential role.
This title presents recently developed methods for resolving scheduling
issues. The basic concepts and the methods of production scheduling are
introduced and advanced techniques are discussed, providing readers with
a comprehensive and accessible guide to employing this process.