This is the Instructor Material from the book "Operations Management, processes and value chains".
Objectives
1. Identify or define dimensions of aggregation.
2. Identify or define pros and cons of different reactive and aggressive alternatives.
3. Identify or define the process of developing an acceptable plan.
4. Describe or explain how aggregate plans relate to a firm’s long- and short-term plans.
5. Describe or explain why aggregation helps in the planning process.
6. Describe or explain the spreadsheet approach to evaluating different strategies.
