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What is the primary focus of capacity planning and control?
What is the primary focus of capacity planning and control?
- Optimizing supply chain logistics
- Maximizing production efficiency
- Maintaining a balance between demand and capacity (correct)
- Minimizing inventory levels
What is a potential consequence of inadequate capacity planning?
What is a potential consequence of inadequate capacity planning?
- Enhanced supply chain coordination
- Improved forecasting accuracy
- Increased production efficiency
- Unmet customer demand (correct)
What is a key consideration in capacity strategy development?
What is a key consideration in capacity strategy development?
- Inventory turnover rates
- Production scheduling flexibility
- Matching capacity with demand (correct)
- Supply chain resilience
Why is capacity planning important in operations management?
Why is capacity planning important in operations management?
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What is a benefit of effective capacity planning and control?
What is a benefit of effective capacity planning and control?
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Capacity Planning and Control
- Capacity planning and control is a critical issue that every operation faces.
- It aims to strike a balance between the demand placed on an operation and its ability to meet that demand.
- Capacity planning and control is a crucial activity that significantly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of an operation.
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