In the example in section 7.8, MRP calculations were completed only for the righ
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In the example in section 7.8, MRP calculations were completed only for the right side of the product structure diagram shown in figure 7.10.
The MRP program (usually, a computer software package) calculates te number of each subassembly and component required to produce a specified numher of end products. It does this by "exploding" the end product requirements into Is within the product structure. Suppose that our master production schedule specifies 200 units of product P1 needed in week 17. Referring to the product structure diagram in Figure 7.10, we can calculate the number of units of each subassembly and each component that will be needed: SA1 400 SA2 200 C1 1,600 C2 800 C3 400 C4 200 C5 3,200 P1 SA1 (2) SA2 (1) [C](4) [C2](2) [C3](2) [C4](1) [C5](16) Fig. 7.10. Product structure diagram for product Pl.Explanation / Answer
Assuming 200 P3 are required:
1 P3 1 SAI 1 SA2 3 4 2 3 C1 C2 C3 C4