In an MRP problem, A is an MPS item. Every A requires 2 B's and 3 C's. Every B requires 5 C's. All lead times are two periods. All initial inventory values are 0. Use lot-4-lot method for order quantities for all items. What is the low level code (LLC) for B and C?
A) LLC for B is 2 and C is 1.
B) LLC for both B and C is 2.
C) LLC for B is 1 and C is 2.
D) LLC for B is 0 and C is 1.
E) LLC for all items is 1.

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The low level code (LLC) is determined by the lowest level at which an item appears in the bill of materials. B is a direct component of A, so its LLC is 1. C is a component of both A and B, but since B is at level 1, C appears at level 2 in the hierarchy.

In an MRP Problem, a Is an MPS Item