Question: The master production schedule ( MPS ) planner at CompuCorp uses MPS time - phased records for planning the production schedule for SportsBook, one of

The master production schedule (MPS) planner at CompuCorp uses MPS time-phased
records for planning the production schedule for SportsBook, one of the company's
top-selling models. The planner uses a production lot size of 100 and a safety stock of
10 for Sportsbook.
Complete the following time-phased record for SportsBook.
Table 1
On hand =20; MPS Lot size =100
(6 marks)
In week 1, the company shipped 30 items, as the order size was increased from 23 to
In addition, the following orders were received during week 1. Can they be
accepted?
Note: Question No.1 continues on Page 2.
Table 2?
Update the record below (for accepted orders) after rolling through time. Don't update
the MPS calculated in part (a) above. Assume a forecast of 50 for week 9. Also
calculate the beginning on hand inventory for week 2.
Table 3?
Can the company now ship a new order for 25 units in week 5?
 The master production schedule (MPS) planner at CompuCorp uses MPS time-phased

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