Question: Piggyback Inc. makes unique backpacks. The production plan is based on months. There are 4 weeks in this month. Opening inventory is 2 0 0

Piggyback Inc. makes unique backpacks. The production plan is based on months. There are 4
weeks in this month. Opening inventory is 2000 dozen, and it is planned to increase to 4000
dozen by the end of the month. The MPS is made using weekly periods. The forecast and
projected available balance for the two models follow. The lot size for both models is 1000
dozen. Calculate the production plan and the MPS for each item. Complete the tables and show
all calculations.
(14 points)
Production Plan
Week 1234 Total
Forecast 300035003500400014,000
Projected Available
Balance
2000
Production Plan
Model A
Week 1234 Total
Forecast 2000200025002000
Projected Available
Balance
1500
Production Plan
Model B
Week 1234 Total
Forecast 1000150010002000
Projected Available
Balance
500
Production Plan

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