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Compare and contrast the Planned Shipment Schedule if the Distribution Requirements Plan is made using initially normal DRP process and then with the Error Add

Compare and contrast the Planned Shipment Schedule if the Distribution Requirements Plan is made using
initially normal DRP process and then with the Error Add Back consideration.
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Actual Demand for Period 1,2, and 3 were 250,335 & 215 respectively -but only aware of these after each
time period is complete e.g. you only know demand of 250 in Wk 1 at the end of Wk 1.
Forecast requirements for each Time period are 265 units, there are currently 185 units to hand and 200
units are due to arrive in Wk 1.
There is a safety stock requirement of 65 units, with a lead time of 1 week. Quantities are supplied (shipped)
in a lot for lot basis.

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