Logan Aluminum makes coils of aluminum that it supplies to five customer companies that use it to make beverage cans.They use a schedule called ________ that helps managers determine the kinds of materials,equipment,and other resources that will be needed for each week's production.

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The description given matches the definition of a master production schedule. This schedule determines the quantity and timing of production for the products being manufactured (in this case, aluminum coils), and serves as a basis for planning other production activities such as materials and resource allocation. A detailed schedule would provide more specific information about production activities for each day or hour. A Gantt chart is a visual tool used to schedule and monitor progress of tasks or activities. A staff schedule would be used to determine staffing needs, but is not directly related to materials and equipment allocation for production.

Logan Aluminum Makes Coils of Aluminum That It Supplies to Five