Define the term MPS. Write down the attributes of MPS.
Develop a process chart for making a cup of tea using all the symbols.
Following data were obtained by a work study. Man form a study conducted by hours. (i) Maintenance time: (1) Get out and put away tools = 12 min/day (2) Cleaning and oiling of machine = 10 min/day (3) Replenish coolant supply = 3 min/day (ii) Interruption: (1) Interruption by foreman = 9 min/day (2) Personal time = 26 min/day
Calculate total allowances, total available cycle time productive hours, considering a working day of 8 hours.
What is a master production schedule? How does it differ from a forecast? What is lead time offsetting?
Is capacity requirement planning important? Give some reasons for your response.
The following figure shows the BOM of A. The master production schedule for 50 units of A in week 4, 65 in week 7 and 80 units in week 10. Lead time of A is 2 weeks. Following table shows other related information. Develop MRP for next 8 weeks for item B, D and E.