Determining a production sequence for a group of jobs in a two-station flow shop to minimize the makespan has the advantage of:
A) maximizing the utilization of the shop.
B) minimizing the percentage of jobs past due.
C) minimizing the flow time of jobs on the first machine.
D) minimizing the variance of past-due hours.

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Minimizing the makespan in a two-station flow shop helps in maximizing the utilization of the shop by ensuring that the production process is as efficient as possible, reducing idle times and increasing throughput.

Determining a Production Sequence for a Group of Jobs in a Two-Station