Question

Prepare a master schedule like that shown in Figure 11.11 given this information: The forecast for each week of an eight-week schedule is 50 units. The MPS rule is to schedule production if the projected on-hand inventory would be negative without it. Customer orders (committed) are as follows:

Week	Customer Orders
1	52
2	35
3	20
4	12

Use a production lot size of 75 units and no beginning inventory.

1.  Prepare a master schedule like that shown in Figure 11.11, in which weeks do we need to make production? The MPS rule is to schedule production if the projected on-hand inventory would be negative without it. Select all that apply. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and/or 8?

2.  Prepare a master schedule like that shown in Figure 11.11. The MPS rule is to schedule production if the projected on-hand inventory would be negative without it. What is the projected on-hand inventory by the end of week 4?

Answer 1

Master Production Schedule (MPS) is as follows