At the end of this training course, users should be able to do the following: Describe the scope and objectives of business planning Recognize the inputs to and outputs of business planning Explain the relationship between business planning and master planning of resources Recognize the major components of master planning of resources and the benefits of effective deployment of each Recognize the inputs to and outputs of each component Illustrate where in the processes volume and mix decisions are made Describe the linkages between the master planning of resources components and with other levels in the planning and control system hierarchy Recognize the basics choices that do not affect the master planning of resources processes Assess the effects of the choice of how to satisfy customer demand on the MPR processes Assess the effects of the choice of facility layout and the control of work on the master planning of resources processes Explain how the MPR processes are applied in process, service, and distribution industry segments