BUSI 411 Homework 12 MRP and ERP Assignment solutions complete answers
The following table lists the components needed to assemble an end item, lead times, and quantities on hand.
Item
End
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
LT (week)
1
2
3
3
1
2
1
2
Amount on hand
0
10
10
25
12
30
5
0
a. If 21 units of the end item are to be assembled, how many additional units of E are needed? (Hint: You don't need to develop an MRP plan to determine this.)
b. An order for the end item is scheduled to be shipped at the start of week 13. What is the latest week that the order can be started and still be ready to ship on time? (Hint: You don't need to develop an MRP plan for this part either.)
The following table lists the components needed to assemble an end item, lead times (in weeks), and quantities on hand.
Item
Lead Time
Amount
on Hand
Direct Components
End
3
0
L(2), C(1), K(3)
L
3
9
B(2), J(3)
C
4
13
G(2), B(2)
K
4
18
H(4), B(2)
B
3
33
J
4
26
G
4
6
H
2
0
a. If 43 units of the end item are to be assembled, how many additional units of B are needed? (Hint: You don’t need to develop an MRP plan.)
b. An order for the end item is scheduled to be shipped at the start of week 16. What is the latest week that the order can be started and still be ready to ship on time? (Hint: You don’t need to develop an MRP plan.)
Assume you are the manager of a shop that assembles power tools. You have just received an order for 58 chain saws, which are to be shipped at the start of week 8. Pertinent information on the saws follows:
Item
Lead Time (weeks)
On Hand
Components
Saw
2
15
A(2), B(1), C(4)
A
1
10
E(3), D(1)
B
2
5
D(2), F(3)
C
2
65
E(2), D(2)
D
1
20
E
1
10
F
2
30
Develop the material requirements plan for component E using lot-for-lot ordering for all items. (Leave no cells blank - be certain to enter "0" wherever required.)
