INTE Exam Dumps : Supply Management Integration

A firm has created the following process flow diagrams depicting two possible strategies for the production of a new product line. The triangles represent inventory, and the rectangles represent processing. Each of the two options start with the same raw materials, and both create the product through two stages of processing.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A company that manufactures rubber balls wishes to discontinue production and move into the golf ball industry. Consider the following steps in the disposition of the current inventory of rubber balls:

I. Dispose of the rubber balls per local regulations

II. Sell the rubber balls on the open market

III. Grind up the rubber balls and donate the material for a playground in the community

IV. Work with engineering to determine if the rubber can be used in the new golf ball line

In order to maximize recovery of its investment, which of the following is the BEST order for the application of these steps (from first to last)?

A manufacturing firm prepares the following materials requirement plan (MRP):

Master Production Schedule

Week123456

Item A101015152020

Relevant Information

ItemItem's ParentItem's Lead TimeItem's Lot SizeItem's Current Inventory

ANone1 weekLFL50

BA2 weeks5010

CB2 weeks5010

Using MRP methodology, how much of Item B should be ordered, and when should it be ordered7