Glossary
Infinite scheduling
Scheduling that assumes unlimited capacity, ignoring real resource limits.
Technical definition
A planning approach that places work against demand without enforcing finite capacity constraints, producing plans that may exceed what resources can deliver.
Manufacturing example
An MRP run that back-schedules every order to its due date without checking whether the lines can run them all is infinite scheduling.
Common misconception
Infinite scheduling is not useless — it is a fast first pass — but it must be reconciled with finite capacity before execution.
Why it matters operationally
Treating an infinite plan as executable is a common root cause of chronic late orders.
Related terms
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