EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781260718447
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: MCG COURSE
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Chapter 11, Problem 7DRQ

Briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of these planning strategies:

a. Maintain a level rate of output and let inventories absorb fluctuations in demand.

b. Vary the size of the workforce to correspond to predicted changes in demand requirements.

c. Maintain a constant workforce size, but vary hours worked to correspond to predicted demand requirement;.

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Briefly ex the advantages and disadvantages of each of these planning strategies: Maintain a level rate of output and let inventories absorb fluctuations in demand. Vary the size of the workforce to correspond to predicted changes in demand requirements. Maintain a constant workforce size, but vary hours worked to correspond to predicted demand requirements.
Chase strategy is considered a sales and operations planning strategy such that: Select one: a. involves hiring and laying off staffs to match the demand forecast b. includes overtime, under-time, and vacation planning to match the demand forecast c. Build anticipation inventory to meet the variability in demand. d. deliberates the full range of supply options
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