Question: 1. What types of companies are likely to benefit the most from using MRP? Why?
2. What problems can MRP create for suppliers as you go upstream in the supply chain? Why?
3. As an organization increases its level of outsourcing, what will be the impact on its bill of materials? Why?
4. How do L4L, FOQ, and POQ ordering policies impact setup/ordering costs and inventory costs? Why?