Purchasing or building facilities occurs during what type of capacity planning?
A) Short-range
B) Intermediate-range
C) Long-range
D) Extended-range

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Purchasing or building facilities is a long-term capacity planning decision as it involves significant investment and has a high impact on the organization's overall capacity for an extended period of time. Short-term capacity planning (A) involves adjusting daily operations to meet demand fluctuations, intermediate-range capacity planning (B) focuses on medium-term capacity adjustments, and extended-range capacity planning (D) refers to planning for capacity needs beyond the long-term horizon.

Purchasing or Building Facilities Occurs During What Type of Capacity