knowledge . The eight- to ten-page paper should integrate readings and course discussions into work and life experiences . It may include an explanation and examples from previous experiences as well as implications for future applications . Read the case study at the end of Chapter 12 and the case study at the end of Chapter 13 , and thoroughly answer all the following questions . Supplement your answers with scholarly research using the Online Library . Each case study should be addressed in four to five pages , resulting in a combined Final Paper of eight to ten pages . Chapter 12 Case Study : The Realco Breadmaster 1 . Develop a master production schedule for the breadmaker . What do the projected ending inventory and available-to-promise numbers look like ? Has Realco “ overpromised ”? In your view , should Realco update either the forecast or the production numbers ? 2 . Comment on Jack ’ s approach to order promising . What are the advantages ? The disadvantages ? How would formal master scheduling improve this process ? What organizational changes would be required ? 3 . Following up on Question 2 , which do you think is worse , refusing a customer ’ s order upfront because you don ’ t have the units available or accepting the order and then failing to deliver ? What are the implications for master scheduling ? 4 . Suppose Realco produces 20,000 breadmakers every week , rather than 40,000 every other week . According to the master schedule record , what impact would this have on average inventory levels ? Chapter 13 Case Study : A Bumpy Road for Toyota 1 . Is Toyota ’ s focus on quality consistent with the Lean philosophy ? Can a firm actually follow the Lean philosophy without having a strong quality focus ? Explain . 2 . Who are the “ coordinators ” referred to in the article ? What role have they played in educating Toyota ’ s workforce in promoting the TPS ( Toyota Production System ) philosophy ? Why are they so hard to replicate ? 3 . According to Hajime Oba , what is wrong with Detroit ’ s approach to Lean ? Based on your understanding of American auto manufacturers , do