MRP Pitfalls and Missteps
The evolution of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) software has vastly improved the efficiency of today’s global manufacturing supply chains. At the core, MRP systems are a collection of databases, interfaces, rules and information. These software systems focus on optimizing the production planning and execution process. This typically begins with customer or forecast demand (independent demand) for finished products. This forecast demand then drives the detailed acquisition and production of all …