The Bill of Materials (BOM) for Product X Is Shown

question 94

Essay

The bill of materials (BOM) for Product X is shown below, followed by a table of inventory data. The master production schedule quantity calls for the completion of 300 Xs in Week 7. The lead time for the production of X is 2 weeks, and there are currently no units of X available. $\begin{array}{|l|l|l|}\hline \text { Data Category } & \text { C } & \text { D } \\\hline \text { Lot Sizing Rule } & \text { FOQ }=700 & \text { LFL } \\\hline \text { Lead Time } & 2 \text { weeks } & 1 \text { week } \\\hline \text { Scheduled Receipts } & 0 & 0 \\\hline \text { Beginning (On-Hand Inventory) } & 200 & 200 \\\hline\end{array}$
a.When and what quantity will be the planned order release for Item C?
b.Determine the week and the quantity of the planned order release for Item D.

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