Assume you have been assigned the task of identifying a level capacity, master production plan for the upcoming year. You have been informed that beginning inventory is 0 units, your plan should provide an ending inventory for the year equal to 0 units, and you have been provided the following forecasts of demand. What should be the planned rate of quarterly production?
Quarter Demand Forecast
1 4,500
2 5,300
3 5,000
4 5,200
Multiple Choice Options:
a. 4,500 units
b. 5,000 units
c. 5,100 units
d. 5,200 units
e. 5,300 units
f. some other value