Question: (a) Implement aggregate planning at the brake pad manufacturer.Write a report in which you describe the concept of aggregate planning and it's importance as a supply chain activity to convince the management team of its merits.Illustrate your response with appropriate examples.

(b) Management team having accepted the merits of aggregate planning. One has been requested to indicate the way forward and must recommend an aggregate planning strategy to the management team. Write a report in which you describe the concept of trade -offs in aggregate planning, identify the potential strategies that could be followed, including the use case for each strategy, and then substantiate your choice of strategy for the manufacturer.Illustrate your response with appropriate examples.