This session is designed to introduce the primary functions of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) module. The session also covers the use of MRP planning tools to both estimate potential demand and propose the supply that answers this demand. Review of forecasts and master production schedules as a demand source will be addressed along with other demand sources: inventory requirements, and orders. This session begins with a review of the MRP system configuration and the part maintenance file setup. The emphasis of the course is on the process of MRP, running MRP on a scheduled basis, review of the MRP Jobs, and firming up those jobs for production.

Cost: There is an additional $325 fee to attend this session.

Objectives:

• Identify factors that affect material requirements planning.
• Describe setup requirements.
• Describe Part Maintenance setup details that affect MRP.
• Create a forecast for a part.
• Create a master production schedule.
• Process MRP using different scenarios.
• Review the results of a corresponding MRP run.
• Use Job Status Maintenance.

Audience:

• COO/Operations Manager
• Scheduler
• Shipping and Receiving
• Production Manager
• Purchasing Staff/Buyer

Prerequisites:

• Epicor system navigation skills
• Job Management course

Program Level: Beginner