Q. Consider bill of materials
a. Elucidate how many immediate parents (one level above) does item I have? Elucidate how many immediate parents does item E have?
b. Elucidate how man unique components does product A have at all levels?
c. Which of components are purchased items?
d. Elucidate how many intermediate items does product A have at all levels?
e. Given lead times (LT) noted on Figure 15.24, elucidate how far in advance of shipment must a purchase commitment be for any of purchased items identified in part c?