a. Complete the inventory record below for an FOQ of 150 units. b. Discuss weakn
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Question
a. Complete the inventory record below for an FOQ of 150 units.
b. Discuss weaknesses of MRP. List at least three and explain each in a sentence or two.
Item: A <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /?>
Lot Size: 150 units
Lead Time: 2 weeks
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Gross Requirements
130
95
120
100
110
80
100
150
Scheduled Receipts
150
150
Projected On-hand Inventory 30
Planned Receipts
Planned Order Releases
Item: A <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /?>
Lot Size: 150 units
Lead Time: 2 weeks
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Gross Requirements
130
95
120
100
110
80
100
150
Scheduled Receipts
150
150
Projected On-hand Inventory 30
Planned Receipts
Planned Order Releases
Explanation / Answer
week 1 week 2 week 3 week 4 week 5 week 6 week 7 week 8 50 105 145 45 85 5 55 155 Planned Receipts week 1 week 2 week 3 week 4 week 5 week 6 week 7 week 8 150 150 150 150 Planned Order Releases week 1 week 2 week 3 week 4 week 5 week 6 week 7 week 8 150 150 150 150 1)MRP systems can be costly and time-consuming to set up. 2) MRP I does have a number of drawbacks which should be examined by any firm considering adopting the system. First, MRP I does not lend to optimize materials acquisition costs. Because inventory levels are kept to a minimum, materials must be purchased more frequently and in smaller quantities. This results in increased ordering costs. 3) While MRP I is still being used by many firms, it has been updated and expanded to include financial, marketing, and logistics elements. This newer version is called manufacturing resource planning, or MRP II.