If a planned receipt for an item is due in week 6 and the item's lead time is two weeks, in which week will the corresponding planned order release occur?
A) week 2
B) week 4
C) week 6
D) week 8

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Since the lead time is two weeks, the planned order release needs to occur two weeks prior to the planned receipt date. Therefore, the planned order release for the item will occur in week 4 (i.e., two weeks before week 6, when the item is due to be received).

If a Planned Receipt for an Item Is Due in Week