Matching the Production Rate to the Order Rate by Hiring

question 13

Multiple Choice

Matching the production rate to the order rate by hiring and laying off employees as the order rate varies is which of the following pure production planning strategies?

• A) Stable workforce, variable work hours
• B) Chase
• C) Level
• D) Meeting demand
• E) Minimizing inventory

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Definitions:

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