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Worldwide Can-Openers, Inc., makes a family of two hand-operated can openers. The production plan is based on months. There are 4 weeks in this month. Opening inventory is 2000 dozen, and it is planned to increase that to 4000 dozen by the end of the month. The MPS is made using weekly periods. The forecast and projected available balance for the two models follow. The lot size for both models is 1000 dozen. Calculate the production plan and the MPS for each item. Production Plan Week 1 2 3 4 Total Forecast 3000 3500 3500 4000 14000 Projecte d Availabl e Balance 200 0 3000 3500 4000 4000 14500 Production Plan 4000 4000 4000 4000 16000