 Tardiness (scheduling)

Tardiness in scheduling refers to the amount of time a task or job is completed later than its scheduled or planned time. It is a critical performance metric in various fields, including project management, manufacturing, and operations management, where timing is essential for efficiency and productivity. Tardiness can be influenced by numerous factors, including delays in task execution, resource availability, unexpected disruptions, and poor planning. In scheduling contexts, it can refer to individual tasks or an entire project.