The earliest due date (EDD) rule minimizes the maximum of jobs past due but doesn't perform well on average flow time, work-in-process (WIP) inventory, or resource utilization.

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The EDD rule prioritizes jobs based on their due dates, effectively minimizing the maximum tardiness but often at the expense of increased average flow time, higher WIP inventory, and lower overall resource utilization, as it does not account for job length or resource optimization.

The Earliest Due Date (EDD) Rule Minimizes the Maximum of Jobs