In our consumer driven economy, it is imperative to maintain the right levels of inventory, product mix, and the ability to service the demand of customers. Operations Planning, Scheduling, and Resource Planning are all areas that require a high level of attention. Without the proper tools, technology, resources, and personnel to fulfill the customers needs, a system will eventually fail and place the organization at risk.

At Roger's Running, we have seen a 225% increase in demand for our running shoes. As the Plant Manager who maintains the entire production process, it is your responsibility to find a solution to meet the needs of our increases in orders. What tools and resources are the most important to the organization, where we are facing a highlevel of demand for our products and services? What steps or processes will you implement in the areas of scheduling equipment and personnel? How will you prioritize the backlog of orders?