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The BOM for product A is shown in Figure 16.43. The MPS for product A calls for 120 units to be started in weeks 2, 4, 5, and 8. Table 16.7 shows data from the inventory records.
a. Develop the material requirements plan for the next 8 weeks for each item.
b. What specific managerial actions are required in week 1? Make sure you address any specific difficulties you encounter in the inventory records.
Sheet1
| Inventory Record | D | ||||||||||
| Item | |||||||||||
| Data | C | E | F | G | |||||||
| Lot-sizing rule | L4L | FOQ = 7 | 0 | ||||||||
| Lead time | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 2 weeks | 1 week | |||||||
| Safety stock | 50 | ||||||||||
| Scheduled receipts | 150 (week 2) | 450 (week 2) | 700 (week 1) | None | 1400 (week 1) | ||||||
| Beginning inventory | 125 | 235 | 750 |
Sheet2
Sheet3
Figure 16.43
G (2)
F (1)
E (1)
G (2)
F (1)
C (2)
D (3)
E (2)
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