The Aggregate Planning Strategy to Be Used Should Be Consistent

Multiple Choice

The aggregate planning strategy to be used should be consistent with the environment. Which one of the following pairs of environment and strategy is consistent?

A) ample labor supply; increase backlog for short- term demand surges
B) seasonal requirements and ample, unskilled labor supply; subcontracting
C) skilled labor in short supply; adjust workforce levels
D) low inventory holding cost; build anticipation inventory