Which of the Following Best Differentiates Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best differentiates material requirements planning (MRP) from finite capacity scheduling (FCS) ?

• A) FCS recognizes the finite nature of capacity while MRP does not.
• B) FCS works in services while MRP does not.
• C) MRP requires time buckets while FCS does not.
• D) FCS is an input into traditional MRP systems.
• E) FCS uses the Wagner-Whitin algorithm while MRP uses lot-for-lot and EOQ.

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