Aggregate Planning and Master Production Scheduling. Which statement is true?

Select one only:

a$.$ The aggregate plan $($a$.$k$.$a$.$Sales & Operations Planning$$ or S&OP$)$ is a common point at which capacity an

inventory can be considered jointly by all constituents $($e$.$g$.$ Marketing$/$Operations$/$Finance$)$ and provides

inputs to financial plans, demand management, personnel, and detailed scheduling systems

b$.$ The aggregate plan $($a$.$k$.$a$.$Sales & Operations Planning$$ or S&OP$)$ specifies monthly outputs in aggregate

quantities.

c$.$ The Master Production Schedule $($MPS$)$ controls the timing and quantity of production for products or

product families.

d$.$ The Master Production Schedule $($MPS$)$ typically uses a weekly $($rather than monthly$)$ planning interval and

specifies particular products $($e$.$g$.$ different models$),$ rather than aggregate output $($e$.$g$.$ families of products$).$

e$.$ All statements are true.