Question

Which of the following is not a benefit that is offered by advanced planning and scheduling (APS)?

Multiple Choice



Improved forecast accuracy.



Better utilization of existing capacity.



Better relationships with suppliers.

Answer 1

Improved forecast accuracy & better relationships with suppliers

Step-by-step explanation:

APS software can only impact the utilization of existing capacity, assuming it is known and can be modeled in the software.

APS software typically cannot help with forecast accuracy as these numbers/inputs are volatile, hence a forecast, and you are left in a loop of 'what-if' scenarios.

APS Software will not help with the relationship management of your suppliers. It could help with understanding the what and when is incoming from a supplier, but not the relationship side of things.

Answer 2

Answer: Better relationships with suppliers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Advance Planning and scheduling (APS) is used in manufacturing sector to allocate the raw materials and other resources optimally. The tasks are also allocated based on the priorities.

APS helps in allocating the resources based on the future. the future requirement is also predictable. The current resources are also can be made used of in a better way through proper planning. The demand can be managed with APS. APS helps in removing the bottleneck situation. The resources such as labor, plant capacity and material can be optimally allocated.