Conventional MRP uses time buckets that do not recognize capacity limits, and in fact ignores capacity issues. A more realistic scheduling system that includes work centre capacities and other resource availabilities is
A) aggregate planning.
B) the master production schedule.
C) finite capacity scheduling.
D) the assignment method.
E) level material use.

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Finite capacity scheduling is a scheduling system that takes into account work centre capacities and other resource availabilities. This creates a more realistic schedule compared to conventional MRP which ignores capacity issues. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Conventional MRP Uses Time Buckets That Do Not Recognize Capacity