Seminar Exercise on Aggregate Planning and Master Production

Planning

Question: Why is Aggregate Planning considered a strategic function in operations

management?

Question: Discuss the implications of poor Aggregate Planning on a manufacturing

company's performance.

Question: Explain the difference between Aggregate Planning and Master Production

Scheduling $($MPS$).$

Question: How does Aggregate Planning contribute to sustainability in manufacturing

operations?$|$

Question: What are the main challenges faced by companies when implementing Aggregate

Planning strategies, and how can they be addressed?

Question: Discuss the role of technology, such as advanced analytics and simulation, in

improving the effectiveness of Aggregate Planning.

Question: How does Master Production Scheduling integrate with other functions within a

manufacturing organization, such as inventory management and procurement?

Question: Discuss the concept of "finite capacity scheduling" in the context of Master

Production Scheduling.

Question: How can companies leverage Master Production Scheduling to improve customer

service levels and responsiveness?

Question: Reflecting on your understanding of Aggregate Planning and Master Production

Scheduling, propose a strategic improvement initiative for a hypothetical manufacturing

company seeking to enhance its operational efficiency and competitiveness.