1. What factors should be considered when selecting the appropriate capacity cushion? Howdoes the choice of capacity cushion relate to other decisions in operations management?To other functional areas?  2. Capacity planning requires a demand forecast for an extended period of time into thefuture. What concerns would you have regarding an extended forecast as a capacityplanner?

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1. What factors should be considered when selecting the appropriate capacity cushion? How
does the choice of capacity cushion relate to other decisions in operations management?
To other functional areas? 

2. Capacity planning requires a demand forecast for an extended period of time into the
future. What concerns would you have regarding an extended forecast as a capacity
planner?

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