Question

The following table lists the components needed to assemble an end item, lead times (in weeks), and quantities on hand.

Item		Lead Time	Amount on Hand			Direct Components
End		3		0		L(2), C(1), K(3)
L		3		12		B(2), J(3)
C		4		15		G(2), B(2)
K		4		21		H(4), B(2)
B		3		32
J		4		27
G		4		5
H		3		0

a. If 43 units of the end item are to be assembled, how many additional units of B are needed? (Hint: You don’t need to develop an MRP plan.)

Additional units             

b. An order for the end item is scheduled to be shipped at the start of week 17. What is the latest week that the order can be started and still be ready to ship on time? (Hint: You don’t need to develop an MRP plan.)

The latest week  

Answer 1

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