The following table lists the components needed to assemble anend item, lead times (in weeks), and quantities on hand. Item LeadTime Amount on Hand Direct Components End 1 0 L(2), C(1), K(3) L 211 B(2), J(3) C 3 17 G(2), B(2) K 4 23 H(4), B(2) B 3 34 J 3 25 G 37 H 3 0 a. If 43 units of the end item are to be assembled, howmany additional units of B are needed? (Hint: You don’t need todevelop an MRP plan.) Additional units b. An order for the end itemis scheduled to be shipped at the start of week 11. What is thelatest week that the order can be started and still be ready toship on time? (Hint: You don’t need to develop an MRP plan.) Thelatest week
