EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Chapter 13, Problem 6DQ
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To define: Chase strategy
Introduction: The aggregate plan is the output of sales and operations planning. The major concern of aggregate planning is the production time and quantity for the intermediate future. Aggregate planning would encompass a time prospect of approximately 3 to 18 months.
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