Discussion Questions
1. Visit a local business and learn how it calculates its resources.
2. Describe the inputs needed to do master production scheduling.
3. Describe the different sources of demand.
4. Discuss the objectives of the master scheduler and how they influence master scheduling decisions.
5. Explain the process of developing an authorized MPS.
6. Explain the importance of rough-cut capacity planning in the MPS process.
7. Describe the role of time fence policies.
8. Explain the changes you can make in the frozen portion of the MPS and who must authorize such changes.
9. Explain the changes you can make in the slushy portion of the MPS and who authorizes such changes.
10. Discuss how the MPS might be used in a service organization.
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