The demand for subassembly S is 100 units inweek 7. Each unit of S requires 1 unit of T and 2 units of U.Each unit of T requires 1 unit of V, 2 units of W, and 1 unit ofX. Finally, each unit of U requires 2 units of Y and 3 units ofZ. One firm manufactures all items. It takes 2 weeks to makeS, 1 week to make T, 2 weeks to make U, 2 weeks to make V,3 weeks to make W, 1 week to make X, 2 weeks to make Y,and 1 week to make Z.a) Construct a product structure. Identify all levels, parents,and components.b) Prepare a time-phased product structure.

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The demand for subassembly S is 100 units in
week 7. Each unit of S requires 1 unit of T and 2 units of U.
Each unit of T requires 1 unit of V, 2 units of W, and 1 unit of
X. Finally, each unit of U requires 2 units of Y and 3 units of
Z. One firm manufactures all items. It takes 2 weeks to make
S, 1 week to make T, 2 weeks to make U, 2 weeks to make V,
3 weeks to make W, 1 week to make X, 2 weeks to make Y,
and 1 week to make Z.
a) Construct a product structure. Identify all levels, parents,
and components.
b) Prepare a time-phased product structure.

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