An Alabama lumberyard has four jobs on order, as shown in the following table. Today is day 205 on the yard's schedule.
Job Due Date Remaining Time
A 212 6
B 209 3
C 208 3
D 210 8
In what sequence would the jobs be ranked according to the following decision rules:
a) FCFS
b) SPT
c) LPT
d) EDD
e) Critical Ratio
Finally, which is the best method and why? Which has the minimum lateness?