A given end item, Gamma, has MPS start quantities as follows:

150 units in week 3

150 units in week 5

This items indented bill of materials is as follows:

Gamma

A (2)

B (4)

C (2)

For A, there are currently 150 units on-hand. Lead time is 1 week, and the order policy is to order in whole multiples of 150 units. There are no scheduled receipts. There are no safety stock requirements.

For B, there are currently 0 units on-hand. Lead time is 2 weeks, and the order policy is to order in whole multiples of 1,000 units. There is a scheduled receipt of 1,000 units in Week 2. There are no safety stock requirements.

For C, there are currently 1,000 units on-hand. Lead time is 3 weeks, and the order policy is to order in whole multiples of 1,000 units. There is a scheduled receipt of 1,000 units in Week 1. There are no safety stock requirements.

1. When are planned releases for A needed?

A.Week 1

B.Week 2

C.Week 3

D.Week 4

E.Week 5