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What is the objective of aggregate planning?

  • To maximize cost over the planning period
  • To minimize forecast demand while meeting costs
  • To ignore forecast demand and focus on minimizing costs
  • To meet forecast demand while minimizing cost over the planning period (correct)

    • What is the time frame typically covered by the planning process at Frito-Lay?

  • 6 to 12 months
  • 18 to 24 months
  • 1 to 6 months
  • 3 to 18 months (correct)

    • What are some issues addressed in intermediate-range plans?

  • Capacity decisions and facility location/expansion
  • Job assignments and overtime
  • Research and Development and capital investments
  • Sales and operations planning and budgeting (correct)

    • What does Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) aim at achieving?

    <p>Communication of the plan to internal and external stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is typically responsible for long-range plans in organizations?

    <p>Top executives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common objective of sales and operations planning?

    <p>Reducing lead time for product delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of aggregate planning?

    <p>Long-term planning for overall production and operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is commonly used to solve an aggregate plan in operations management?

    <p>Linear programming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of revenue management in the context of aggregate planning?

    <p>Balancing supply and demand for products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does aggregate planning aim to balance in the operations of a company?

    <p>Production capacity and demand fluctuations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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