We consider the problem of scheduling n tasks subject to chain-precedence constraints on two identical machines with the objective of minimizing the makespan. The problem is known to be strongly NP-hard. Here, we prove that it is binary NP-hard even with three chains. Furthermore, we characterize the complexity of this case by presenting a pseudopolynomial time algorithm and a fully polynomial time approximation scheme.

Agnetis, A., Flamini, M., Nicosia, G., Pacifici, A. (2010). Scheduling three chains on two parallel machines. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, 202, 669-674.

Scheduling three chains on two parallel machines

AGNETIS, ALESSANDRO;
2010-01-01

Abstract

We consider the problem of scheduling n tasks subject to chain-precedence constraints on two identical machines with the objective of minimizing the makespan. The problem is known to be strongly NP-hard. Here, we prove that it is binary NP-hard even with three chains. Furthermore, we characterize the complexity of this case by presenting a pseudopolynomial time algorithm and a fully polynomial time approximation scheme.
2010
Agnetis, A., Flamini, M., Nicosia, G., Pacifici, A. (2010). Scheduling three chains on two parallel machines. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH, 202, 669-674.
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