CHAPTER 13

Aggregate Planning

Before studying this chapter, you should know or, if necessary, review

  1. Competitive priorities, Chapter 2, pp. 37–43.
  2. Capacity management concepts, Chapter 9, pp. 333–339.
  3. Work standards, Chapter 11, pp. 422–428.
  4. Relevant inventory costs, Chapter 12, pp. 459–461.
  5. Order quantity models, Chapter 12, pp. 467–480.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After studying this chapter you should be able to

images Explain business planning.

images Explain sales and operations planning.

images Identify different aggregate planning strategies and options for changing demand and/or capacity in aggregate plans.

images Develop aggregate plans, calculate associated costs, and evaluate the plan in terms of operations, marketing, finance, and human resources.

images 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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