Question: Williston Technologies wishes to use MRP methodology to develop a plan for the next 10 weeks. Williston Technologies has gathered the following information: A B

Williston Technologies wishes to use MRP methodology to develop a plan for the next 10 weeks. Williston Technologies has gathered the following information:

A

B C

D

Current Inventory Records

Item Lead Time (weeks) Lot Size On Hand Inventory
A 1 LFL 100
B 2 25 0
C 3 30 150
D 2 100 200

Master Production Schedule

Item Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week6 Week7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10
A 0 0 0 0 20 0 250 0 0 500

Please answer the following three questions, including the one below, based on this information.

Part A: (6 points): According to an MRP schedule, which of the following is (are) planned order releases during the next 10 weeks?

I. A planned order release for 170 A's in Week 7.

II. A planned order release for 175 B's in Week 4.

III. A planned order release for 30 C's in Week 3.

Part B: (4 points): How many B's are in inventory at the end of week 7?

Part C: (4 points): How many D's are in inventory at the end of week 7?

Part D (6 points): Which of the following is (are) true, concerning week 7 of the MRP schedule?

I. 500 of Item B are ordered (Planned Order Releases).

II. There's a Gross Requirement of 500 for Item D.

III. There is an inventory level of 10 units for Item C throughout that week.

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