How does MRP fit in the overall master planning system? Where does it fit with the other parts of the system?
MRP Dynamics (graded)
How
does MRP reflect the changing conditions of the shop floor? Why is it
important that these transactions be processed properly?
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MRP II & ERP (graded)
How
does an MRP-II system or an ERP system help a company be more
successful in managing its business and achieving its strategic
objectives? Relate this to actual situations of companies you are
familiar with.
Supply Chain Management (graded)
It
is said that successful supply chain management will help the various
organizations that are part of the same supply chain operate like a
flock of birds, which can suddenly turn in unison as the lead birds
change direction! Please elaborate on this saying, and explain why is
this good for those organizations, the end user, and the industry at
large? How does it work?
week 6
Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (graded)
Compare and contrast rough-cut capacity planning with CRP.
CRP (graded)
How does CRP relate to the MPS? How does a nervous MPS affect CRP?
week 7
Lean Systems (graded)
What are the three basic principles of lean systems, and how do they support each other in achieving lean-system goals?
week 8
Global Competitiveness in Operations (graded)
It
is said that the U.S. economy is turning into a service economy, as
opposed to service and manufacturing. Much of U.S. manufacturing has
been outsourced to cheap labor markets, which also operate at higher
productivity levels than U.S. manufacturing. Is this a lost battle, or
can we regain our advantage? Suggest some strategies and tactics that
may make this possible.
Lab 4 of 7: Material Requirements Planning and Dependant Demand
Template
Please
use the components requirement sheet of the Excel template. It will
help you work on the assignment listed at the bottom of this page.
Solution: Devry BSOP334 week 4-7 (all discussion + homework +ilabs)