The MPS for product A calls for 100 units to be completed in week 4 and 200 units in week 7 (the lead time is 1 week). Spare part demand for Item B is 10 units per week. The bill of materials for product A is shown on the right, and the inventory records are shown below. Recall the lead time for product A as described above when considering answers. Item Item Data category Lot sizing rule Lead time (weeks) Beginning (on-hand) inventory Scheduled receipts LFL FOQ 500 2 100 none LFL 3 10 200 (week 2)
a. Develop a material requirement plan for the next 7 weeks for items B and C.
b. Will any action notices be generated? If so, what are they and explain why they must be generated.