In an MRP Problem, a Is an MPS Item

question 56

Multiple Choice

In an MRP problem, A is an MPS item. Every A requires 2 B's and 3 C's. Every B requires 5 C's. All lead times are two periods. Initial inventory value for A is 100, B is 200, and C is 0. Use lot-4-lot method for order quantities for all items. If gross requirement for A is 800 in period 9, what will be the planned-order release for B in period 5?

• A) 1,600
• B) 1,400
• C) 700
• D) 800
• E) 1,200

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