If Forecast Demand Exceeds the Total Factory or Supply Capacity

question 4

Multiple Choice

If forecast demand exceeds the total factory or supply capacity, managers might simply decide not to meet forecast demand.This decision would most likely be made at which planning level?

• A)Aggregate planning - Level 1
• B)Disaggregation - Level 2
• C)Execution - Level 3
• D)Capacity requirements planning

Differentiate between the heuristics used in decision-making and problem-solving.

Distinguish between the characteristics of natural and formal concepts.

Understand the use of decision-making strategies and problem-solving heuristics.

Recognize the impact of framing and cognitive biases (like the availability heuristic) on perceptions and decisions.

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