The MRP Input Storing Information on the Status of Each

question 84

Multiple Choice

The MRP input storing information on the status of each item by time period (e.g., scheduled receipts, lead time, lot size) is the

• A)master production schedule.
• B)bill of materials.
• C)inventory records.
• D)assembly time chart.
• E)net requirements chart.

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Definitions:

Quantity Discounts

Price reductions offered to customers purchasing in large volumes, incentivizing bulk purchases and often used to reduce inventory holding costs.

Cycle Inventory

Refers to the portion of inventory available or planned to be available in a warehouse or distribution center for fulfilling demand during a specific period, without needing to restock.

Supply Chain

The interconnected network of entities involved in the production, handling, and distribution of goods or services from manufacturers to consumers.

Supply Chain Surplus

The total value created throughout the supply chain, calculated as the difference between the value of the final product to the end consumer and the costs incurred in bringing the product to market.