A method for a time sensitive network (TSN) having a network topology is disclosed. The method includes determining a set of data flow permutations corresponding to the network topology, computing a respective full schedule corresponding to each data flow permutation of the set of data flow permutations, determining a respective time to compute the full schedule for each flow permutation of the set of data flow permutations, and computing a respective partial schedule for each data flow permutation of the set of data flow permutations. The method further includes selecting a data flow permutation of the set of data flow permutations based at least in part on the respective time to compute the full schedule for the selected flow permutation, and saving the selected data flow permutation to a memory.