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9.3 Operations strategy – Operations planning and CPA (1 questions)
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Planning actions required:
- Increase production capacity by adding a second shift or overtime to cover the shortfall of 2,000–5,000 units per month.
- Secure additional raw‑material contracts to ensure supply for the higher output.
- Implement a short‑term inventory buffer (e.g., build up stock in December) to smooth demand spikes, especially for February.
- Review and adjust the master production schedule to prioritise high‑margin orders during the capacity constraint.