This is a Group Based Case Study to be completed by teams of
up to 4 SCM820 students
(all from the
same section). This Group Mini Case Study is easier than it looks and is due in 2 weeks. Only one
submission per team please – it must contain the names and student numbers of all team members.
INSTRUCTIONS – All 3 of the following must be done for each part in the Lawnmower Model A
1.
For the product demonstrated in the BOM below and using the information for the BOM items in
table 1 below,
calculate the Gross Requirements, Ending Inventory, Net Requirements, Planned
Receipts and Planned Order Releases for all items in the BOM
. Notice that the production plan for
part 1000 Lawn Mower Model A is already entered in the planning grid.
2.
Write any MRP Exception Messages
that you believe would be created under the related planning
table and explain why the message would be created and how the MRP Controller should react.
3.
Looking at each part being planned and situation the plan creates,
document any changes your
team would make to the planning strategy for the part
to make the planning of that part go more
smoothly. For example, changing the suppliers to a company with a shorter delivery lead time or
changing the lot sizing strategy of the part.
Type your response data in the appropriate space in the planning grids below and attach the document
to the Group Mini Case Study in BlackBoard. Please –
only submit 1 for team and ensure it contains
Team Member names who contributed to the Group Mini Case Study.
