Which planning level focuses on daily or weekly decisions like scheduling deliveries and processing orders?

• A. Operational SC planning
• B. Strategic SC planning
• C. Tactical SC planning
• D. Financial planning

Answer: (A)

Operational planning focuses on turning plans into action in the near term. It covers day-to-day and weekly decisions, like scheduling deliveries, processing orders, and setting up production runs to meet immediate demand. This level coordinates how to use available capacity, inventory, and labor efficiently, while considering current constraints such as supplier lead times and transportation options. By contrast, strategic planning looks at long-term questions about facility location and capacity over years, and tactical planning deals with the intermediate horizon, translating strategy into mid-term plans. Financial planning concentrates on budgets and financial resources rather than the specific operational tasks.