Repairing Your Mrp System [Paperback]

Instead of just getting by with MRP, learn simple ways to get much more from the system, improving many operational measurements.
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MRP is at a bad state in many companies. While there are many alternatives to MRP, MRP, along with its sister method DRP is still the most popular method of performing supply, production planning and deployment planning. However, in the experience of the author, almost every company can really benefit from an MRP tune up. Many of the techniques that the author uses on real projects are explained in this book.
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By reading this book you will:
? Gain an enhanced understanding of MRP.
? Learn how MRP differs from MRP II.
? Learn how MRP can be used in conjunction with Lean techniques.
? Learn the areas of MRP systems that are frequently sub-optimized and what to do about it.
? Understand the importance of the areas of control of MRP, which are often overlooked by those that manage MRP systems.
? Learn how net requirements as well as pegging works in MRP.
? Learn when MRP is most applicable.