APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 35

In an advanced planning and scheduling (APS) system, which of the following processes feeds the master schedule?

Answer options

• A. Purchasing planning
• B. Demand planning
• C. Distribution planning
• D. Fulfillment planning

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as demand planning is essential for determining customer needs and expectations, which directly influences the master schedule. Options A, C, and D are important but they focus on procurement, logistics, and order fulfillment rather than establishing the master schedule based on demand inputs.