• Replacement batteries for outdoor transportation equipment applications which involve lowvolume product items. Customers expect delivery within two weeks. The key factors in winning orders in this segment are competitive prices and delivery reliability.

Recently, the company has implemented a kanban system for controlling the material for manufacturing component parts for batteries. The lead time for final assembly of battery components into end products, battery charging, and transport to the customers is seven days. High- and medium-volume purchased components (used in the final assembly operation) are provided by suppliers on a JIT delivery basis with a guaranteed five-day delivery lead time. Low-volume purchased components (also used in the final assembly operation) require a four-week delivery lead time for the suppliers.

Specify the MPC system design requirements for the company’s markets using the framework shown in Figures 12.10, 12.11, and 12.12. Refer to Figures 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.6, 12.7, and 12.8 for MPC design details.