APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 160

Which of the following components of advanced planning and scheduling (APS) defines and coordinates constraints?

Answer options

• A. Demand management
• B. Resource management
• C. Resource optimization
• D. Resource allocation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Resource management is key in advanced planning and scheduling as it focuses on defining and coordinating constraints related to resources. On the other hand, demand management, resource optimization, and resource allocation deal with other aspects of resource utilization and planning but do not specifically address the coordination of constraints.