DQ1: Aggregate Planning Strategy
Mixing options to develop an aggregate plan is a common practice. How would you mix the chase and level strategies at your place of employment (or former place) to come up with a better overall plan?
We have a number of options when it comes to aggregate planning. Pick one from Table 13.1 and discuss its advantages, disadvantages, and possible alternative if there is one.
DQ2: Aggregate Planning in Services
How do plans differ in services from a production or manufacturing setting? How do the planning strategies impact operational plans in services?
Different services have slightly different approaches to aggregate planning. Select one the 5 service scenarios provided in our text and discuss it. What, if any, commonality does your selection share with other aggregate planning approaches.
Another thing to factor in is the planning/forecasting with the off seasons and sales promotions. How does one forecast sales promotions?