Question: 1 . Develop an aggregate plan for fiscal 2 0 2 2 using the forecasts below a . using their level strategy b . using

1. Develop an aggregate plan for fiscal 2022 using the forecasts below
a. using their level strategy
b. using a chase strategy by varying the number of workers
Sept 20216000
Oct 7000
Nov 7000
Dec 8000
Jan 20228000
Feb 8000
Mar 7000
Apr 6000
May 7000
Jun 7000
Jul 7000
Aug 6000
2. Calculate the economic order quantitiy. Because of the high setup cost of $60/order for
producing push lawnmowers, production is ordered in specified quantities instead of lot-for-lot.
Calculate the economic order quantity for push mowers (assume independent of model; holding cost
are given above). This quantity will be used as the lot size for the MRP.[Hint convert holding cost
given above to annual in this calculation.]
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3. Prepare an MRP.
Mowmaster is Lawn Kings most popular model. Like all push mowers, it is made of a motor assembly
(purchased from a vendor), handle assembly, and body assembly. The handle assembly is made of a
handle and shifter. The body assembly consists of a blade, frame, and 4 wheels.
a. Complete the product structure tree for the Mowmaster.
b. Complete a net MRP for wheels if 2000 Mowmasters need to be shipped in week 8. Reminder to use
Q from part 2 as the lot size for the mower.
Item Lead Time Inventory Lot size
Mowmaster 1100 Q=
Motor assembly 210 Lot for lot
Handle assembly 110 Lot for lot
Body assembly 2300 Lot for lot
Handle 10 Lot for lot
Shifter 20 Lot for lot
Blade 10 Lot for lot
Frame 10 Lot for lot
Wheels 21550200
Item 12345678910
Mowmaster Gross Require
On Hand
Level = Net Require
LT = Order Receipt
Order Release
Body Gross Require
assembly On Hand
Level = Net Require
LT = Order Receipt
Order Release
Wheels Gross Require
On Hand
Level = Net Require
LT = Order Receipt
Order Release

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