Beyond MRPII: a new approach to manufacturing planning and simulation

Nick Chambers

Industrial Management & Data Systems

1996, Vol. 96, No 4, 3-5

 

1)      Beyond MRPII

  1. a) New systems address MRPII’s shortcomings
  2. i) Speed improvements
  3. b) Advanced Planning System (APS)
  4. i) Adjunct to MRPII systems
  5. ii) Speed of operations

(1)   Seconds vs hours

iii)     Uses data from MRPII systems

(1)   Inventory

(2)   Sales

  1. iv) Interactive tool
  2. v) Improve overall performance

2)      Simulations

  1. a) Few MRPII systems have simulation capabilities
  2. b) APS can deliver scenario simulations in seconds
  3. c) Leads to more effective supply chain management
  4. d) Can be implemented along the entire chain

3)      Benefits

  1. a) Tangible
  2. i) Improves schedule adherence
  3. ii) Better planning of materials and resources

iii)     Reduces inventory

  1. iv) Reduces material obsolescence
  2. b) Intangible
  3. i) Ability to plan over longer-term
  4. ii) Enhanced visibility results in long-term relationships

iii)     Enhanced visibility results in greater flexibility