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Which of the following best describes the strategic importance of short$-$term scheduling?

a$.$ Effective scheduling is a tactical tool for increasing demand to meet production

b$.$ Effective scheduling, through lower costs, faster delivery, and dependable delivery, can provide a competitive advantage

c$.$ Forward scheduling looks to future demand levels in order to increase customer satisfaction

d$.$ Short$-$term scheduling matches capacity to demand during the short term, three to eighteen months into the future

$$ e$.$ Aggregate planning is a tactical action, but short$-$term scheduling is strategic because of its immense impact on costs