Use the Following Data for Next 2 Questions

question 47

Multiple Choice

Use the following data for next 2 questions:
Tieton Co. has two departments, Fabrication and Assembly. They produce 2 products. Product T needs 6 hours in fabrication and 6 hours in assembly. Product S needs 2 hours in fabrication and 4 hours in assembly. Fabrication has 24 hours available and Assembly 18. Total variable costs are $ 20 and $15 for T and S respectively. T sells for $22 and S for $16.
-The objective function to maximize Tieton's profits is

• A) MAX$22T+ $16S
• B) MAX$20T+ $15S
• C) MAX$1T + $2S
• D) MAX$2T + $1S

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Definitions:

MRP

Materials Requirement Planning, a production planning, scheduling, and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes efficiently.

Safety Stock

Extra inventory held to guard against uncertainty in demand or supply, minimizing the risk of stockouts.

Projected On-Hand Inventory

An estimate of the amount of stock that will be physically available in inventory at any given time, factoring in current stock levels, incoming supply, and outgoing orders.

MRP Logic

The set of principles and calculations used in Material Requirements Planning, aimed at ensuring the right materials are available for production at the right time.