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How much to produce and When to produce Schedule design
decisions impact machine selection, number of machines,
number of shifts, number of employees, space requirement,
Design storage requirement, material handling equipment, etc.
Information is needed concerning production volume,
Skedul trends, and the predictability of future demands for the
products to be produced. Market Information Process
Requirement Process design: Determines the specific
equipment types required to produce the product Schedule
design: determines the number of each of equipment type
required to meet the production schedule