The medium-range capacity planning technique used to check the feasibility of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) is called Rough-cut Capacity Planning (RCCP).

The medium-range capacity planning technique used to check the feasibility of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) is called Rough-cut Capacity Planning (RCCP).

• A. Rough-cut Capacity Planning
• B. Resource Requirement Planning
• C. Capacity Requirement Planning
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

In medium-range planning, you check whether the Master Production Schedule can be supported by capacity at key resources using rough estimates. This is Rough-cut Capacity Planning. It looks at the upcoming weeks to months and compares the rough load the MPS creates at important work centers with the available capacity, using simplified data rather than detailed routing and exact timings. The goal is to flag potential capacity shortfalls early so you can adjust the MPS or plan capacity accordingly before committing to a production plan.

Capacity Requirements Planning is a more detailed, near-term check that follows after more precise material and routing data are available to confirm exact capacity needs. Resource Requirement Planning isn’t a standard label for this specific feasibility check. Therefore the described method aligns with Rough-cut Capacity Planning.