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A company that makes inkjet printers is trying to determine a MRP schedule for the print cartridges it needs in its newest model of printer. They have gross requirements of 1000 units in week 2 and 900 units in week 4. The minimum lot size is 500 units and the lead time is 1 week. They currently have 300 units on hand that includes a safety stock of 150 and another 100 units already allocated. They have 500 units scheduled for receipt in week 1.
a.What is the number of units available in Week 1?
b.What is the planned order release in Week 3?


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