MPS vs MRP
Should I use Master Production Scheduling (MPS) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for my materials ?
To answer this question, the things to consider are:
- Where the material is located in the BOM: is it a header material or a component ?
- Is the material a lead item for shopfloor operations scheduling ?
- Is the material subject to frequent changes ?
- Does it need to have a frozen period to prevent any changes within that planning horizon?
Yes, but what is MRP ?
Everyone working in an industry and using an ERP as part of their daily job would have heard the acronym MRP, right ?
So what is MRP ?
MRP is known to the manufacturing industry since the 1960‘s – most common, proven and robust production planning approach (due to its simplicity)
MRP stands for:
- Manufacturing Resources Planning or
- Material Requirements Planning
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