Which of the following statements regarding MRP in services is true?
A) MRP is for manufacturing only, and is not applicable to services.
B) MRP can be used in services, but only those that offer very limited customization.
C) MRP does not work in services because there is no dependent demand.
D) Services such as restaurant meals illustrate dependent demand, and require product structure trees, bills-of-material, and scheduling.
E) MRP cannot be effectively used in most services.

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Services such as restaurant meals illustrate dependent demand, and require product structure trees, bills-of-material, and scheduling. This means that MRP can be used in services, but only if they have a product structure and bills-of-material, which is the case with some services such as restaurant meals. However, this is not applicable to all services, particularly those that offer a high degree of customization.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding MRP in Services Is