11 A level capacity strategy is also known as a chase demand strategy Level and chase strategies are opposite approaches 12 An advantage of a "chase" strategy for aggregate planning is that inventories can be kept relatively low The chase strategy keeps inventories low 13 Linear programming models yield the optimal solution Linear programming models can find– Time flexibility from workforce or capacity strategy assumes labor pool can work variable hours (incl overtime), has lower inventory& utilization, – Level strategy – keep capacity & labor usage constant, either stockpile inventory or short orders as needed – Mixed strategy – a combination of one or more of the first three strategiesAn example of level capacity management could be the first step of the production of salt by evaporation (in Italy there is one industry like this in Salina) In hot countries, salt is produced by allowing the sun to evaporate sea water in shallow pools or 'pans';
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