Disaggregation

A) breaks the aggregate plan into greater detail.
B) transforms the master production schedule into an aggregate plan.
C) calculates the optimal price points for yield management.
D) converts product schedules and labour assignments to a facility-wide plan.
E) is an assumption required for the use of the transportation model in aggregate planning.

Disaggregation

The process of breaking down a complex system or data set into smaller, more manageable parts.

Master Production Schedule

A detailed plan that outlines what a business needs to produce, how much, and when, over a certain period.

Aggregate Plan

An aggregate plan is a strategy for meeting forecasted demand by adjusting production rates, workforce levels, inventory levels, and other operational variables in the short to medium term.