Problem $2$

Exhibit $1$ presents a partial MRP transaction report for the

parts necessary to manufacture the lamp shown in the product

structure to the right.

Compete the MRP transaction report in the exhibit for the parts

and then answer the following questions:

Lamp

Base Assembly

Shaft

Tubing $(2$ foet$)$

Plate

Hub

Screws $(6)$

Shade

Socket Assembly

Holder

Socket

Wiring Assembly

Wire $(8$ feet$)$

Plug

A$.$ Where do the gross requirements for $60$ wire assemblies in period $8$ come from? What

feature of an MRP system allows you to identify the origin of these requirements?

B$.$ What actions, if any should be taken in period $1?$

C$.$ If the gross requirements in period $9$ for the lamp were increased by $20$ units, what new

actions, if any should be taken in period $1?$