The process of expressing future demand, supply, and balance on hand by due date is called which of…

➤ When should you use time-phased planning instead of simple forecasting?
Use time phasing when you need precise timing for receipts and assembly, such as make-to-order or complex multi-level bills of material. Apply it after you have a stable master schedule. Forecasting suits longer-term demand estimation, while time phasing handles tactical scheduling, order releases, and execution to meet due dates.