"...optimising MRP systems and re-engineering business processes"

Giles JohnstonSmartspeed Consulting Limited

"...optimising MRP systems and re-engineering business processes"

MRP’s 40th birthday is near

"...optimising MRP systems and re-engineering business processes"

1. Check Your Map

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2. Clarify Process Owners

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Control Purchasing Production

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"...optimising MRP systems and re-engineering business processes"

3. Test Database = Best Friend

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4. Lead Times

Purchasing LT

Manufacturing LT

PSD

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5. Replenishment Settings

Time

Qty Consumption

Rate

Re-Order Lead Time

Re-order levelStock level

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6. Effective Routines

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7. Know The Vital Questions

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8. Effective SOPs

Learn Master Agree Capture Link

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9. Play ‘eye spy’

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10. Use PDCA

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Is MRP our friend?

Streamlines operations

Reduces day-to-day headachesImproves on time delivery

Supports LEAN manufacturing

"...optimising MRP systems and re-engineering business processes"

“Making MRP Work”

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