APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 420

A master production schedule (MPS) is designed to disaggregate:

Answer options

• A. high-level planning into component requirements.
• B. high-level product family plans into operational plans.
• C. marketing plans into supplier requirements.
• D. operational plans into logistics forecasts.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the master production schedule is specifically intended to translate broader product family plans into detailed operational plans. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe the primary function of an MPS, as they focus on different aspects of planning and requirements.