Questions from General Supply Chain

Q: What are the main differences among the aggregate planning strategies?

What are the main differences among the aggregate planning strategies?

Q: What types of industries or situations are best suited to the chase

What types of industries or situations are best suited to the chase strategy? The flexibility strategy? The level strategy?

Q: What are the major cost categories needed as inputs for aggregate planning

What are the major cost categories needed as inputs for aggregate planning?

Q: How does the availability of subcontracting affect the aggregate planning problem?

How does the availability of subcontracting affect the aggregate planning problem?

Q: If a company currently employs the chase strategy and the cost of

If a company currently employs the chase strategy and the cost of training increases dramatically, how might this change the company’s aggregate planning strategy?

Q: What are some key issues to consider when picking an aggregate unit

What are some key issues to consider when picking an aggregate unit of analysis?

Q: What are some factors that influence implied uncertainty? How does the

What are some factors that influence implied uncertainty? How does the implied uncertainty differ between an integrated steel mill that measures lead times in months and requires large orders and a st...

Q: How can aggregate planning be used in an environment of high demand

How can aggregate planning be used in an environment of high demand uncertainty?

Q: What are some obstacles to creating a flexible workforce? What are

What are some obstacles to creating a flexible workforce? What are the benefits?

Q: Discuss why the use of subcontractors to handle peak demand can often

Discuss why the use of subcontractors to handle peak demand can often allow a company to meet demand at lower cost even though the subcontractor price is higher than the average unit cost of the compa...