Which of the following best differentiates material requirements planning (MRP) from finite capacity scheduling (FCS)?
A) FCS recognizes the finite nature of capacity while MRP does not.
B) FCS works in services while MRP does not.
C) MRP requires time buckets while FCS does not.
D) FCS is an input into traditional MRP systems.
E) FCS uses the Wagner-Whitin algorithm while MRP uses lot-for-lot and EOQ.

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Material requirements planning (MRP) focuses on calculating the materials needed for production while ignoring capacity limitations, while finite capacity scheduling (FCS) considers capacity constraints when scheduling production. Therefore, A is the best choice as it reflects this difference. Option B is incorrect because both MRP and FCS are used in manufacturing. Option C is incorrect because both MRP and FCS use time buckets to schedule production. Option D is incorrect because FCS is not an input into traditional MRP systems but is a separate scheduling tool. Option E is incorrect because both MRP and FCS use different algorithms to generate schedules.

Which of the Following Best Differentiates Material Requirements Planning (MRP)