Explain in detail how resource planning works under the following headings:

a.Distinguish between resource planning and capacity planning. (2)

b.Elucidate which one between materials planning and capacity planning would be more appropriate for aconventional service organisationand motivate your answer. (3)

c.Evaluate whether materials planning or capacity planning would be more appropriate for aconventional manufacturing organisation. (3)

d.Considering the ultimate goal of resource planning, discuss why production planning and capacity planning are important to Supply chain management. (2)

Question 2 [10]

Discuss the inventory management tool RFID operates under the following headings:

a.Define Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). (1)

b.Explain how the RFID Works. (3)

c.Describe the components of the Radio Frequency Identification System. (3)

d.Provide 2 examples or scenarios of how RFID can be used to aid supply chain management. (3)

Question 3 [20]

Argue whether the use ofRadio Frequency Identification (RFID)technology is influential in addressing labour capacity shortages or exacerbating unemployment.