In an overview of the major operations planning activities in a typical organization, which of the following activities precedes sales and operations (aggregate) planning?
A) Process planning
B) Workforce scheduling
C) Master production scheduling
D) Materials requirements planning
E) Order scheduling

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Process planning typically precedes sales and operations planning as it involves designing and developing the manufacturing process to produce goods or services that meet customer demand. Sales and operations planning, on the other hand, focuses on determining the quantity and timing of production based on forecasts and business objectives. Workforce scheduling, master production scheduling, materials requirements planning, and order scheduling all come after sales and operations planning in the operations planning process.

In an Overview of the Major Operations Planning Activities in a Typical