A manufacturer is working to standardize high-volume, low-cost hardware components used in its assembly process. The manufacturer wants to transfer some of the risks associated with inventory carrying costs, warehousing costs, and re-stocking costs to the supplier. Which of the following will be MOST useful in accomplishing this goal?
Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of project governance?
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
A supply manager learns that parts used in manufacturing are arriving scratched and must be polished before use, thereby hampering production. Sending the parts back to the supplier is not an option, as they are needed to meet increased demand. Which of the following will be MOST helpful in resolving this problem?