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schedulerThe part of the operating system that initiates and terminates jobs (programs) in the computer. Also called a "dispatcher," it maintains a list of jobs to be run and allocates computer resources as required. scheduler [′skej·ə·lər] (computer science) A system control program that determines the sequence in which programs will be processed by a computer and automatically submits them for execution at predetermined times.
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Schedulers often sift through invitations for events ranging from a Boy Scout jamboree to an emergency political planning meeting, mindful of politicians' balancing acts among public appearances, background briefings and personal time. Packed with customer-driven features and a number of personalization tools, Master Scheduler helps planners and schedulers manage inventory levels, optimize their shop floors, and meet promised delivery dates. Compared with competing software solutions that rely on a complicated weighted-penalties system, the user-friendly Symetrix system is based on customizable strategies that mirror the preferences and parameters that schedulers use every day. |
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