Which of the following statements regarding the gross material requirements plan is 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) All of these are true.

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All of the statements are true. The gross material requirements plan shows the total demand for an item, when an item must be ordered from a supplier or when production must be started, and combines a master production schedule with the time-phased schedule. It also requires several inputs, including an accurate bill of material.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Gross Material Requirements