1. Is Doug's Dens a business that can effectively utilize MRP for planning its inventory? Why or...
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2. Develop a material requirements plan for the next 8 weeks using the information in Tables 7.25 and 7.26, and Figure 7.18.
In table 7.25 Master Schedule
In Table 7.26Current Ordering Policy for Doug's Dens
Part/SubassemblyOrder Quantity/Reorder Point
Corner brackets ......................................Q= 1,000; R = 500
6-foot 2x4 .............................................Q = 4,000; R= 1,000
2-inch nails ...........................................Q= 10,000; R = 1,000
3. Discuss how Doug should go about implementing MRP. What type of training should he provide? What kind of software and equipment? How long should he allow for the implementation?
4. A business consultant suggested that Doug's Dens build a master schedule at the subassembly level (i.e., for the floor, roof, and frame assemblies) rather than at the finished product level (i.e., Fido's Favorite and Charlie's Castle). The consultant said that this is the approach used by Dell (Doug idolizes Michael Dell as a role model). Discuss whether this approach makes sense and explain why or why not.
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Operations and Supply Chain Management for the 21st Century
ISBN: 978-1111225292
1st edition
Authors: Ken Boyer, Rohit Verma