Which of the following statements regarding the gross material requirements plan is not true?
A) It shows total demand for an item.
B) It shows when an item must be ordered from a supplier or when production must be started.
C) It combines a master production schedule with the time-phased schedule.
D) It requires several inputs, including an accurate bill of material.
E) It states the ingredients for making an item.

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The gross material requirements plan does not state the ingredients for making an item. Instead, it shows the total demand for an item and when it must be ordered from a supplier or when production must be started, while also combining a master production schedule with the time-phased schedule. It does require several inputs, including an accurate bill of material.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Gross Material Requirements