Describe the capacity requirements planning process. What information does each of the inputs provide in the process? Why are the available capacity and required capacity important? Why is determining the load on a work center important?

How is manufacturing lead time used in the scheduling process?

When is forward scheduling appropriate? When is backward scheduling appropriate? When is infinite loading used? When is finite loading used? Provide examples within your responses.

Discuss scheduling methods used within an operation you are familiar with.