October 2012
Intermediate to advanced
696 pages
34h 17m
English
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CHAPTER 13
Aggregate Planning
Before studying this chapter, you should know or, if necessary, review
- Competitive priorities, Chapter 2, pp. 37–43.
- Capacity management concepts, Chapter 9, pp. 333–339.
- Work standards, Chapter 11, pp. 422–428.
- Relevant inventory costs, Chapter 12, pp. 459–461.
- Order quantity models, Chapter 12, pp. 467–480.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After studying this chapter you should be able to
Explain business planning.
Explain sales and operations planning.
Identify different aggregate planning strategies and options for changing demand and/or capacity in aggregate plans.
Develop aggregate plans, calculate associated costs, and evaluate the plan in terms of operations, marketing, finance, and human resources.
Describe the differences between aggregate plans for service organizations and manufacturing companies.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
The Role of Aggregate Planning 507
Types of Aggregate Plans 509
Aggregate Planning Options 511
Evaluating the Current Situation 514
Developing ...
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