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What is the major difference between aggregate planning in manufacturing and aggregate planning in services?

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Aggregate Planning:

Attempts to match the supply of and demand for a product or service by determining the appropriate quantities and timing of inputs, transformation, and outputs. Decisions made on production, staffing, inventory and backorder levels.

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