What is the most logical sequence of steps in a production planning and control system?
A) Business plan, long-range operations plan, operations control, operations schedules, output to customers
B) Operations control, operations schedules, output to customers, long-range operations plan, business plan
C) Business plan, operations control, operations schedules, long-range operations plan, output to customers
D) Business plan, long-range operations plan, operations schedules, operations control, output to customers
E) Business plan, operations control, operations schedules, output to customers, long-range operations plan

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The most logical sequence of steps in a production planning and control system is to start with the business plan, followed by the long-range operations plan. These plans will help determine the necessary operations control and scheduling, which will ultimately lead to the output of goods or services to customers. Therefore, the correct sequence would be: Business plan, long-range operations plan, operations schedules, operations control, output to customers. Choice D is the only option that follows this sequence.

What Is the Most Logical Sequence of Steps in a Production