The master production schedule, material requirements plan, and distribution requirements plan are decided by a combination of inputs (such as forecasts, schedules, and bills of material) and controls (such as key planning factors). Selecting the appropriate planning type, lot size, order quantity, lead time, and safety stock are critical to achieving best results. Sustaining the correct setting for each of these through periodic review and revision is a must for the planner-scheduler. In this interactive, hands-on session, participants will learn by doing. The presenter will provide instruction on how to determine planning factors. Then, participants will complete exercises and discuss results.