Which of the following functions in the manufacturing system is responsible for specifying long-term and short-term production requirements for filling customer orders and meeting anticipated demand?
A)Product design and engineering
B)Manufacturing and assembly
C)Production planning and scheduling
D)Industrial engineering and process design

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Production planning and scheduling is responsible for determining the production requirements necessary to meet customer demands and anticipated future sales. This includes both long-term forecasting and short-term planning for daily operations. The other functions listed, such as product design and engineering, manufacturing and assembly, and industrial engineering and process design, are important aspects of the manufacturing system but do not directly involve production planning and scheduling.

Which of the Following Functions in the Manufacturing System Is