##  [Dispatching Rule](/dispatching-rule) 

  ##  [Dispatching Rule](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/dispatching-rule-0) 

  

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Definition

A deterministic or policy function used at a resource or machine to select the next job from a queue based on job attributes (e.g., processing time, due date, priority) and the current system state; dispatching rules map observable inputs to a sequencing decision intended to advance specific operational objectives such as minimise mean flow time, lateness or maximise throughput.