To assemble 43 end items, an additional 387 units of component B are needed. This calculation considers the direct components requiring B in the end item's bill of materials.
To determine the additional units of B needed to assemble 43 end items, we can analyze the direct components of the end item that require B.
Components requiring B:
1. L(2) in each end item requires 2 * 43 = 86 units of B.
2. J(3) in each L requires 3 * 43 = 129 units of B.
3. C(1) in each end item requires 1 * 43 = 43 units of B.
4. K(3) in each end item requires 3 * 43 = 129 units of B.
Adding these quantities, the total additional units of B needed is 86 + 129 + 43 + 129 = 387 units.
The complete question is:
The following table lists the components needed to assemble an end item, lead times (in weeks), and quantities on hand.
Item Lead Time Amount on Hand Direct Components
End 1 − L(2), C(1), K(3)
L 2 10 B(2), J(3)
C 3 15 G(2), B(2)
K 3 20 H(4), B(2)
B 2 30
J 3 30
G 3 5
H 2 −
If 43 units of the end item are to be assembled, how many additional units of B are needed? (Hint: You don’t need to develop an MRP plan.)