Which Type of Operational Planning Uses Materials Requirement Planning Systems

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which type of operational planning uses materials requirement planning systems?

• A) Strategic planning
• B) Tactical planning
• C) Operational planning and control
• D) All of these depending on the industry

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Definitions:

Transportaton Cost

Expenses incurred in the process of moving goods from one location to another, including fuel, labor, and vehicle maintenance or rental.

Manufacturer/Distributor Storage

A logistics strategy where products are stored at the manufacturer or distributor's facilities until they are sold or distributed to retail locations.

In-Transit Merge

A logistics strategy where products from multiple origins are combined into a single transport vehicle while en route to their destination, optimizing delivery times and reducing shipping costs.

Drop-Shipping

A retail fulfillment method where a store doesn't keep the products it sells in stock, instead, when an item is sold, the product is shipped directly from the wholesaler or manufacturer to the customer.