Complete The Analytics Exercise On MRP Explosion Brunswick M

Complete The Analytics Exercise An Mrp Explosion Brunswick Motors

Complete the "Analytics Exercise: An MRP Explosion - Brunswick Motors," at the end of Chapter 21 in the textbook. Answer Questions 1-3. APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. LO21–3 Analyze an MRP problem.

SummaryUnderstanding how the MRP system makes a detailed schedule is best done by studying examples. The logic is often re-ferred to as MRP explosion calculations, since the requirements shown in the MPS are “exploded” into detailed schedules for each item managed by the system. The basic logic is that the projected available balance in this period is calculated by taking the balance from the last period, subtracting the gross requirements from this period, and adding in scheduled and planned receipts.

Analytics Exercise: An MRP Explosion—Brunswick Motors Recently, Phil Harris, the production control manager at Brunswick, read an article on time-phased requirements planning. He was curious about how this technique might work in scheduling Brunswick’s engine assembly operations and decided to prepare an example to illustrate the use of time-phased requirements planning.

Phil’s first step was to prepare a master schedule for one of the engine types produced by Brunswick: the Model 1000 engine. This schedule indicates the number of units of the Model 1000 engine to be assembled each week during the last 12 weeks and is shown below. Next, Phil decided to simplify his requirements planning example by considering only two of the many components that are needed to complete the assembly of the Model 1000 engine. These two components, the gear box and the input shaft, are shown in the product structure diagram below. Phil noted that the gear box is assembled by the Subassembly Department and subsequently is sent to the main engine assembly line.

The input shaft is one of several component parts manufactured by Brunswick that are needed to produce a gear box subassembly. Thus, levels 0, 1, and 2 are included in the product structure diagram to indicate the three manufacturing stages involved in producing an engine: the Engine Assembly Department, the Subassembly Department, and the Machine Shop. The manufacturing lead times required to produce the gear box and input shaft components are also indicated in the product structure diagram. Note that two weeks are required to produce a batch of gear boxes and that all the gear boxes must be delivered to the assembly line parts stockroom before Monday morning of the week in which they are to be used.

Likewise, it takes three weeks to produce a lot of input shafts, and all the shafts that are needed for the production of gear boxes in a given week must be delivered to the Subassembly Department stockroom before Monday morning of that week. In preparing the MRP example, Phil planned to use the worksheets shown on the next page and to make the following assumptions :

  • Seventeen gear boxes are on hand at the beginning of Week 1, and five gear boxes are currently on order to be delivered at the start of Week 2.
  • Forty input shafts are on hand at the start of Week 1, and 22 are scheduled for delivery at the beginning of Week 2.

Questions

  1. Initially, assume that Phil wants to minimize his inventory requirements. Assume that each order will be only for what is required for a single period. Using the provided forms, calculate the net requirements and planned order releases for the gear boxes and input shafts. Assume that lot sizing is done using lot-for-lot (L4L).
  2. Phil would like to consider the costs that his accountants are currently using for inventory carrying and setup for the gear boxes and input shafts. These costs are as follows: Gear Box setup cost $90 per order, inventory carrying cost $2 per unit/week; Input Shaft setup cost $45 per order, inventory carrying cost $1 per unit/week.

Sample Paper For Above instruction

The effective management of manufacturing resources relies heavily on accurate planning and scheduling within a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system. An MRP explosion calculates detailed schedules by determining gross requirements, net requirements, and planned order releases based on the master production schedule (MPS) and inventory levels. This process ensures synchronization between demand and supply, minimizing inventory costs while meeting production needs. This paper examines the application of MRP explosion calculations in a simulated scenario at Brunswick Motors, focusing on the production of the Model 1000 engine and its key components: gear boxes and input shafts.

In the context of Brunswick Motors, Phil Harris, the production control manager, sought to understand how MRP could optimize their production scheduling. He began by establishing a master schedule for the Model 1000 engine—specifying weekly production quantities for a 12-week period. This schedule serves as the primary demand driver for related components like gear boxes and input shafts, which are assembled at different levels within the production hierarchy.

The product structure diagram indicates that the gear box is assembled in the Subassembly Department and is sent to the main engine assembly line. The input shaft, on the other hand, is a component manufactured in the Machine Shop necessary for the gear box assembly. The lead times for producing these components are imperative for planning: two weeks for gear boxes and three weeks for input shafts. Additionally, all gear boxes must be available before the start of the week in which they are needed, emphasizing the importance of timing in the MRP calculation.

To simulate the MRP process, initial inventory levels are assumed: 17 gear boxes available at the start of Week 1, with 5 on order for delivery in Week 2; 40 input shafts at the beginning of Week 1, with 22 scheduled for delivery in Week 2. Using lot-for-lot lot sizing, the calculation proceeds by determining gross requirements based on the master schedule, then adjusting for opening inventory to find net requirements. Planned orders are generated to meet these net requirements, considering the lead times for manufacturing.

In the first step, the gross requirements for the gear box in Week 1 are derived directly from the master schedule. Since less than the initial stock, no planned order is needed for Week 1. However, for subsequent weeks where demand exceeds inventory, planned order releases will be scheduled accordingly. The same logic applies to input shafts, with a focus on lead time delays to ensure timely availability.

Cost considerations significantly influence scheduling decisions. The setup cost per order affects how frequently orders are placed, while inventory carrying costs determine the desirability of holding excess stock. With setup costs of $90 per gear box order and $45 per input shaft order, and inventory costs of $2 and $1 per unit per week, respectively, optimizing order quantities can reduce the total cost. Cost modeling suggests that aligning order frequency with demand peaks minimizes both setup and carrying costs.

Overall, applying MRP explosion calculations in Brunswick Motors' scenario illustrates the importance of detailed planning for efficient resource utilization. By understanding gross requirements, net requirements, and planned order releases, managers can better coordinate manufacturing activities to reduce costs and improve delivery performance. The delicate balance between inventory holding and setup costs underscores the need for nuanced decision-making in complex production environments.

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