The main benefit comes from the co-ordination of purchasing activity in terms of purchase orders in progress and recommended aggregation of materials and components that have dependent demand. MRP systems also help to manage stock levels and scheduling.
Answers should provide discussion regarding the explosion of the BOM via the MPS and how MRP takes into account the lead-times of raw materials and components in order to tie this in to delivering the final product on time. MRP also gives information about what is on order.
Implementation can be challenging due to:
? Difficulties defining user needs, training and development
? Accuracy of data and also adapting to new processes and procedures
? Need for accurate stock data
? Managing the people element of the implementation – ensuring good project management and having a steering group to direct the necessary work streams
? The need for implementation and consultancy support which can fit in with supplier selection
lydiajane74 answered the question on July 1, 2018 at 09:38
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