1. What four functions does the master production schedule (MPS) perform in the production planning system?
2. What functions does the MPS perform between sales and production?
3. What is the purpose of a rough-cut capacity plan?
4. At what level should master production scheduling take place?
a) In a make-to-stock environment?
b) In a make-to-order environment?
c) In a assemble-to-order environment?
5. What is the purpose of time fences? Name and describe the three main divisions.
What four functions does the master production schedule (MPS) perform in the production planning system?
