Scheduling is rather straightforward in product-focused facilities because
A) kanban automates the scheduling of the assembly line
B) demand is reasonably stable, and capacities, set-up times, and run times are generally known
C) assembly line balancing assures the highest possible production efficiency
D) finite capacity scheduling has made MRP much more realistic
E) All of the above are true.

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Product-focused facilities have a clear understanding of demand and their capacities, set-up times, and run times. This allows for straightforward scheduling processes. Kanban and assembly line balancing may be used, but they are not necessary for scheduling to be straightforward. While finite capacity scheduling has made MRP more realistic, it is not particularly relevant to scheduling in product-focused facilities.

Scheduling Is Rather Straightforward in Product-Focused Facilities Because