Consider the MPS, BOM, and Inventory Data Shown Below Construct the MRP Schedule Using the Above Information

question 58

Essay

Consider the MPS, BOM, and inventory data shown below.
Master Production Schedule: the following table shows the MPS start quantities. Bill of Material:
- Item A uses 2 each of component D, 1 each of component C and 2 each of subassembly B.
- Subassembly B uses 2 each of component E.
Selected Inventory Data: $$\begin{array} { | c | l | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Item } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Lot Size } \\\text { Technique }\end{array} & \text { Lead Time } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Scheduled } \\\text { Receipts }\end{array} & \text { On- Hand } \\\hline \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { L } 4 \mathrm {~L} & 1 & 40 \text { in period 1 } & \\\mathrm { C } & \mathrm { POQ } = 3 & 2 & & 40 \\\mathrm { D } & \mathrm { FOQ } = 250 & 1 & \\\mathrm { E } & \mathrm { L } 4 \mathrm {~L} & 2 & 160 \text { in period 2 } & \\\hline\end{array}$$ Construct the MRP schedule using the above information.

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