Question: the distribution manager at Forbes Industries, is considering using error addback for his DRP system. To evaluate its use, he compiled data for three periods

the distribution manager at Forbes Industries, is considering using error addback for his DRP system. To evaluate its use, he compiled data for three periods on a sample product, the Scarlet Tiara. The initial DRP record is given here

Week

1

2

3

4

5

Forecast Requirements

30

30

30

30

30

In Transit

60

Projected Available Balance

10

40

10

40

10

40

Planned Shipments

60

60

Q = 60, LT = 1, ss = 10

  1. Develop the DRP records above for periods two through four given demands of 37, 39, and 40 in periods one, two, and three. All answers in Excel with formulas
  2. Complete the same records using the error addback method. What differences occur? All answers in Excel with formulas

(all information provided to compute the problem is accurate)

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