In job shop (make-to-order) operations, the master production schedule is usually expressed in
A) end items
B) modules
C) kits
D) customer orders
E) warehouse orders

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In job shop operations, the production is based on the specific orders of customers. Therefore, the master production schedule should be expressed in terms of customer orders, which reflects the actual demand for the products. Options A (end items), B (modules), and C (kits) are more applicable to repetitive manufacturing or assembly line operations, where standardized products are produced in large quantities. Option E (warehouse orders) is not relevant to the master production schedule, as it refers to the instructions for the movement and storage of inventory within the warehouse.

In Job Shop (Make-To-Order) Operations, the Master Production Schedule Is