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Unit 13: Production Planning and Control

Notes
Box 13.2: Master Schedule
Month Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sept.
Rating

6A 2000 2000 3000 3000 4000 2000
16A 1200 500 1000 1000 1000 -

20A - 200 - 500 - -
25A - - 500 - 500 500
32A 500 - 500 200 200 200

40A 200 - - 200 200 200
63A 100 - 500 100 100 100

4000 3000 5000 5000 6000 3000
Month Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar.
Rating

6A 2000 3000 4000 4000 3000 3000
16A 500 500 - 500 500 500

20A 500 - 500 500 500 -
25A - 500 500 500 500 500
32A - - - 200 200 -

40A - - - 200 200 -
63A - - - 100 100 -
3000 4000 5000 6000 5000 4000

13.3.2 Various Strategies Involved in Aggregate Planning

The objective of the various strategies of Aggregate Planning is to smooth out the peaks and
voltages of the demand during the Planning horizon. This is achieved through actions briefed
below:

1. Without changing production output rate.
2. Varying production output rate.
3. Appropriate Inventory Level.

4. Subcontracting.
5. Capacity Utilisation.
1. Without Changing Production Level

(a) During periods of low demand, the increase of sales of goods can be done through
special discount schemes/cutting prices etc.

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