Asked by Margaret Everett on Jun 30, 2024
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Consider the following bill of material. Fifty units of Product A are needed. Assuming no on-hand inventory, explode the bill of material. 
Bill of Material
A comprehensive list that outlines all the raw materials, components, and assemblies needed to manufacture a product.
Product A
A generic term used to reference a specific item or entity produced by a business or organization.
- Elucidate the function of Bill of Material (BOM) explosion within Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and its process for determining the necessary timing for parts.
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Maria TahirJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
Item A: 50 units; Item B: 50 × 1 = 50 units; Item C: (50 × 2) = 100 units; Item D: (50 × 2 × 1) + (50 × 2 × 1) = 200 units; Item E: (50 × 1 × 1) = 50 units; Item F: (50 × 1 × 1 × 4) + (50 × 2 × 1) = 300 units.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the function of Bill of Material (BOM) explosion within Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and its process for determining the necessary timing for parts.