Author Question: Which of the following statements about aggregate planning is true? (Read 33 times)

luvbio · **on:** Dec 3, 2019

Question 1

Which choice below best describes the counterseasonal demand option?
◦ using subcontractors only when demand is excessive
◦ lowering prices when demand is slack
◦ producing such products as lawnmowers and sunglasses during the winter
◦ developing a mix of products that smoothes out their demands
◦ the breaking of the aggregate plan into finer levels of detail

Question 2

Which of the following statements about aggregate planning is true?
◦ The development of mathematical models has allowed aggregate planners to discontinue use of trial-and-error methods.
◦ Disaggregation results in the material purchasing system.
◦ Disaggregation turns the master production schedule into an intermediate term master plan.
◦ A pure chase strategy allows lower inventories when compared to pure level scheduling.
◦ In aggregate planning, back orders are a means of manipulating supply while part-time workers are a way of manipulating product or service demand.

josephsuarez · **Reply #1 on:** Dec 3, 2019

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