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?

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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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