Material Planning

Topics for Tailoring: 

·        Basic logic and tools of MRP

·        Linkage of the master schedule to the material plan

·        Order releasing and rescheduling

·        Material availability checking and analysis

·        Exception / action messages and time phased displays

·        Lot sizing rules and recommendations

·        Appropriate use of fixed and variable safety stock and safety time

·        Integrating demand pull, KANBAN, and visual techniques

·        Lead time compression and overriding order quantities

·        Using pegging for bottom-up replanning

·        Using firm planned orders 

·        Proper use of reorder points and min / max levels

·        How to use “finite loading” or “automatic rescheduling”

·        Prerequisites for effective planning

·        Software requirements for effective material planning

·        Advanced concepts, such as “Advanced Planning,” “Fast Planning,” etc.

·        Communication required throughout the company

·        Intensive workshop sessions illustrate how a material planner works with a formal resource planning system