Operations Discussion 3

http://pure.ltu.se/portal/en/publications/production-and-inventory-control-at-abb-motors-and-volvo-wheel-loaders(b8804e10-764c-11db-962b-000ea68e967b).html

Read the article that illustrates examples of MRP in practical use at ABB Motors and Volvo Wheel Loaders. Discuss the similarities/differences in MRP at the two companies with respect to

• Make-to-order
• Accumulative lead-time
• Bill-of-Material