Bill is working with a system that uses a bill of materials to project the number of components and raw materials needed. It also specifies when they need to arrive. He is most likely using
A) warehousing.
B) master production scheduling.
C) material requirements planning.
D) just-in-time.
E) inventory control.

Question

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The use of a bill of materials and projection of component/raw material needs indicates the use of material requirements planning (MRP). MRP is a system that helps organizations plan the production, delivery, and purchasing of materials needed for manufacturing a product.

Bill Is Working with a System That Uses a Bill