Part 1: Many practitioners currently update MRP weekly or biweekly. Would it be more valuable if it were updated daily? Discuss the pros and cons of updating daily versus updating weekly or biweekly.
Part 2: In an agreement between a supplier and a customer, the supplier must ensure that all parts are within specification before shipment to the customer. What is the effect on the cost of quality to the customer? What would be the effect on the cost of quality to the supplier?