Question: Product A is assembled from 1 unit of B and 0.5 units of C. B is made of 1 unit of D, 2 units of

Product A is assembled from 1 unit of B and 0.5 units of C. B is made of 1 unit of D, 2 units of E and 1 unit of F. C is made of 0.5 units of D and 3 units of G.

The lead times, quantities on hand and master production schedule are as follows:

Item

Lead Time (Week)

Quantity on hand

A

2

0

B

1

20

C

2

30

D

2

0

E

1

0

F

2

0

G

2

0

Week

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Gross requirements (for Product A)

0

0

40

60

0

30

0

40

20

  1. Draw a BOM for product A.
  2. Develop the material requirements plan for items B, C, D, E, F and G using lot-for-lot.
  3. Assume a holding cost of $1.50 per unit per day and a setup cost of $150 per setup for Product A. Determine the size of the order using the lot-for-lot, EOQ, and POQ lot sizing techniques for Product A. Which technique produces the lowest total cost?

BONUS: Solve the Question (3c) with the Wagner-Whitin lot-sizing algorithm.

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