What would be the projected on-hand inventory quantity at the end of week 3 while using the following information? Use a fixed production lot-size of 50 units, beginning inventory for period 1 is 0 units, and remember, the MPS rule is to schedule production if the projected on-hand inventory would become negative.

Select one:

a.

18 units

b.

28 units

c.

8 units

d.

some other value

e.

30 units

Week 1 2 3 4 Forecast 40 40 40 40 Customer Orders 42 35 20 12 Projected On-Hand Inventory (0) MPS Available to Promise (ATP)