OPMA 3306 hOMEWORK 6: CH 9
Problem 9-5 What are the three primary data sources used by the MRP system?
Master production schedule, bill-of-materials, inventory records file
Which scheduling process drives requirements in the MRP process?
Master production scheduling
Problem 9-6 What is another common name for the bill-of-materials?
Product structure tree
Problem 9-8 What is the MRP term for the time periods used in planning?
Time Buckets
Problem 9-4 What term is used to identify the difference between the number of units of an item listed on the master schedule and the number of firm customer orders?
available TO PROMISE
P9-1 Match the industry type to the expected benefits from an MRP system as High, Medium, or Low.
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Problem 9-2 MRP is based on what type of demand?
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Problem 9-7 What is the process used to ensure that all of the needs for a particular item are calculated at the same time in the MRP process?
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Problem 9-9 Semans is a manufacturer that produces bracket assemblies. Demand for bracket assemblies (X) is 130 units. The following is the BOM in indented form: ITEMDESCRIPTIONUSAGEXBracket assembly1AWall board4BHanger subassembly2DHanger casting3ECeramic knob1CRivet head screw3FMetal tong4GPlastic cap2 Below is a table indicating current inventory levels: ItemXABCDEFGInventory251660201801601,000100 b. What are the net requirements for each item? (Leave no cells blank - be certain to enter "0" wherever required.)
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