Scheduling+and+Distribution

= __ Scheduling and Distribution __ =

1. What is scheduling?

It is a key concept in computer multitasking and multiprocessing operating system design. It refers to the way processes are assigned priorities in a priority queue. This assignment is carried out by software known as a scheduler, which maps out the best route for the delivery truck to take. The graphical user interface is user-friendly and this concept works in real-time.


 * __ADVANTAGES:__**
 * Lower costs— User-directed planning balances the trade-off between costs and service.
 * Improve services— Account for every detail, generating plans that meet customer requirements.
 * Manage larger volumes— Manipulate all tasks associated with creating and deploying shipping plans.
 * Applications and hardware that is based on a plug-in technology, being adjusted to the changing environments really quickly.
 * Enforce standard practices— Take advantage of specific performance metrics to meet set business goals.
 * Respond immediately to changes— React quickly to changes in order quantities or other unexpected events.


 * __DISADVANTAGES:__**
 * The slightest mistake in a route from the systems could lead to the lost products.
 * Software and hardware both cost a lot of money and they are not easily affordable by all companies.
 * Content isn’t secure therefore it is easily accessible by the staff and the people working for the company, operating on the same system.


 * __SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES:__**
 * Reliability: The system has to work properly in order for the goods to be delivered on time.
 * Control: Machines and the software automatically assign routes for goods distribution.
 * Security: The innovative designs are not always secure.It is possible to hack into the system and change the routes.
 * People and Machines: People become more dependent on the latest technology.