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Answer the below questions for the attached case. Q1: What are "make-to-order" (MTO) and "make-to-stock" (MTS)? Why did EA cakes want MTS over MTO? Do you agree with such a decision? Why or why not? Q2: What are (a) aggregate capacity planning (ACP), (b) master product scheduling (MPS) and (c) shop floor scheduling? Q3: How is the adoption of SAP viewed by (a) production staff, (b) IT staff and (c) the management? Q4: Can a standard software system like SAP give adequate computer support to an individually designed business management system at manufacturing firms in general? Take a stand, and give some rationale for your position. The recommended length of your submittal is 2 pages (single space in a 12-point font).