Question 1: a) Scheduling Principles at Gate Gourmet
Gate Gourmet uses a master production schedule since many changes are effected into the production and preparation of the food. The MPS takes into account the forecasts, aggregate plan, available capacity and material (Lambert, 2008). MPS is evident in Gate Gourmet as normally the meals for flights are fixed six months prior, but as time goes on changes can be made even six hours before the flight. This allows the actual demand to be met and accurate forecasting achieved (Lambert, 2008).
The importance of supply chain management comes into play where time is a limiting factor and profit making is a ...