A scheduling process used to determine in advance the capacity required at each work center for each time period to complete the jobs by the due dates by beginning with the due date for each job and loading the processing requirements for these jobs at each work center by proceeding backward in time is called ______
A)current-date scheduling
B)forward scheduling
C)due-dates scheduling
D)backward scheduling

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description provided in the question matches with the process of backward scheduling. In backward scheduling, the scheduling starts from the due date of the job and works backwards to determine the required capacity at each work center for each time period. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. Option A ("current-date scheduling") does not match the description provided, and option B ("forward scheduling") and option C ("due-dates scheduling") are not accurate terms.

A Scheduling Process Used to Determine in Advance the Capacity