Material planning (MRP)

1. Material planning (MRP)

   Looks at demand (orders, forecast) versus what you have and can make, then tells you exactly what to buy or produce, and when, so you never run short. Click Run to recalculate.

2. At a glance

   How many items need buying or making, and how many are urgent right now.

3. Planning horizon

   Set how many days ahead to plan; the suggestions below cover demand up to that point.

4. Each suggestion

   One thing to buy or make, with the quantity and the date it’s needed by, so demand is always covered.

5. The plan

   Each row is something to buy or make, with the quantity and the date it’s needed by, so demand is always covered.

6. Run the planning

   Click Run to recalculate what to buy and make. Do this after new orders or forecast changes.