Glossary
Finite scheduling
Scheduling that respects the real, limited capacity of machines, labor, and materials.
Technical definition
A scheduling approach that constrains work to available finite capacity so no resource is loaded beyond what it can actually deliver.
Manufacturing example
Finite scheduling refuses to book two jobs on the same machine at the same time, unlike an infinite-capacity plan.
Common misconception
A feasible finite schedule is not automatically optimal; it still needs optimization to reduce changeovers and protect due dates.
Why it matters operationally
Finite schedules are executable; infinite ones create hidden overloads that surface as missed dates.
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