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Based on your readings and research conducted during Module 5, answer the following questions in a word-processed document. Your answers should be at least a paragraph, but not more than one page, in length. You are expected to answer the questions from a management perspective and provide appropriate, APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference list reflecting sources used to answer the questions. APA guidelines are available in the Resources area of the course.
- Outline the three functions of the Production Planning & Control (PP&C) department.
- Consider the six items that a planner needs to adjust future plans. In your opinion, which one of the six items has the greatest impact on maintenance scheduling? Why?
- How can the concept of span of control and grouping similar functions be utilized with a predictive maintenance approach?
- From a production standpoint, explain the difference between forecasting and planning. Why is it important for aviation maintenance managers to understand the difference?
- Consider the Aviation Week article you read in Activity 5.1. How could an aviation maintenance manager apply predictive maintenance concepts to reduce cost for an intermediate size airline?