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EP PRIN.OF OPERATIONS MGMT.-MYOMLAB
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Author: HEIZER
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Summary Introduction

To evaluate: Plan D

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.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: Plan E

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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