Scheduling: Assigning specific start and end times for tasks. Dispatching: Issuing the actual orders to begin production.
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Strategic Planning (Long-Term)This stage focuses on capacity planning and facility layout. It involves forecasting demand for the coming years and ensuring the physical infrastructure—machines, labor, and space—is prepared to meet those needs. Scheduling: Assigning specific start and end times for tasks