Abstract

Aggregate planning an approach to determine the quantity &timing of production for intermediate future (usually 3-18 months). time horizon. operations managers try to determine the best way to meet forecasted demand by adjusting productions rates, inventory levels, over time, subcontracting rates. Aggregate planning decisions are strategic decisions that define the framework within which operating decisions will be made. They are starting point for scheduling & production control system.
There are several Techniques that manager use when developing aggregate plan such as pure strategies, mixed strategy, liner programming and transportation method ete.
The search aim to use pure & mixed strategies in company. the search arrive the cost of first strategy (level production strategy) is (93000) thousand diner and the cost of scound strategy (chase demand strategy) is (77400) thousand diner. But the best one is mixed strategy which is low cost (48000) thousand diner.