BUSI 411 Connect Homework Chapter 12 Liberty University answers complete solutions
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Question 1
The following table lists the components needed to assemble an end item, lead times, and quantities on hand.
Item
End
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
LT (wk)
Amount on hand
a. If 20 units of the end item are to be assembled, how many additional units of E are needed? (Hint: You don’t need to develop an MRP plan to determine this.)
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b. An order for the end item is scheduled to be shipped at the start of week 16. 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 for this part either.)
Question 2
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
L
C
K
B
J
G
H
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.)
b. An order for the end item is scheduled to be shipped at the start of week 10. 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.)
Question 3
Assume that you are the manager of a shop that assembles power tools. You have just received an order for 51 chain saws, which are to be shipped at the start of week 8. Pertinent information on the saws is
Item
Lead Time (weeks)
On Hand
Components
Saw
A
B
C
D
E
F
Develop the material requirements plan for component E using lot-for-lot ordering. (Leave no cells blank – be certain to enter “0” wherever required.)
Item: E(3) & E(2) LT = 1 wk.
Beg. Inv.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Gross requirements
Scheduled receipts
Projected on hand
Net requirements
Planned order receipt
Planned order release
