Introduction

An Overview of MRP

MRP Inputs

The Master Schedule

The Bill of Materials

The Inventory Records

MRP Processing

Updating the System

MRP Outputs

Other Considerations

Safety Stock

Lot Sizing

MRP in Services

Benefits and Requirements of MRP

Benefits

Requirements

MRP II

Closed-Loop MRP

Capacity Requirements Planning

Distribution Resource Planning for the Supply Chain

ERP

ERP in Services

Operations Strategy

Cases: Promotional Novelties

DMD Enterprises

Operations Tour: Stickley Furniture