Which of the Following Best Describes the Strategic Importance of Short-Term

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the strategic importance of short-term scheduling?

• A) Effective scheduling, through lower costs, faster delivery, and dependable delivery, can provide a competitive advantage.
• B) Effective scheduling is a tactical tool for increasing demand to meet production.
• C) Forward scheduling looks to future demand levels in order to increase customer satisfaction.
• D) Aggregate planning is a tactical action, but short-term scheduling is strategic because of its immense impact on costs.
• E) Short-term scheduling matches capacity to demand during the short term, three to eighteen months into the future.

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