Question: Problem 13-3 (Algo) The finished good (End Item) is produced with components L, C, K. Item L is made with components B and J. Item

Problem 13-3 (Algo) The finished good (End Item)Problem 13-3 (Algo) The finished good (End Item)

Problem 13-3 (Algo) The finished good (End Item) is produced with components L, C, K. Item L is made with components B and J. Item C is made from components G and B. Item K is made from components H and B. The table below lists the components needed to assemble an end item, lead times (in weeks), and quantities on hand. Item End L C K B J G H Lead Time 1 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 Amount on Hand 0 10 15 20 30 30 Direct Components L(2), C(1), K(3) B(2), J(3) G(2), B(2) H(4), B(2) ou End Item L(2) C K(3) B(2) J(3) G(2) B(2) H(4) B(2) a. If 43 units of the end item are to be produced, how many additional units of B are needed? (Hint: You don't have to develop a full MRP plan using the matrices. You can do the problem that way for more practice, but there is a shortcut.) Additional units b. An order for the end item is scheduled to be shipped at the start of week 8. What is the latest week that the order can be started and still be ready to ship on time? (Hint: You don't have to develop a full MRP plan using the matrices. You can do the problem that way for more practice (recommended), but there is a shortcut in the book.) The latest week

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