On this tab, enter information related to MRP and production.
Note This topic documents fields and other elements in this window that either are not self-explanatory or require additional information. End of the note. |
Select one of the following:
Note Only items with the Planning Method of MRP are available for selection when you are running the MRP wizard. End of the note. |
Select one of the following procurement methods for the order recommendations in MRP:
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Select one of the defined intervals or select Define New to open Order Interval - Setup window. In MRP calculations, the application automatically groups the recommended orders into interval periods, and arranges orders within the same period into the first working day of that period. For more information about how the order interval definition affects MRP calculations, see Example: Lead Time, Holidays, and Order Interval in MRP. For more information about how to create a new order interval, see Order Interval — Setup Window. |
Enter the numeric value to define the size of the lots for the MRP. Example If the value is 12, the item is ordered in multiples of 12. So if you need 20 items and the value is 12, the MRP recommendation is for 24 items. End of the example. |
Enter the value to define the minimum lot size. Example When the value is 100, and you need 80 to meet a sales order, the MRP recommends 100 to satisfy the demand as well as the definition for minimum order quantity. End of the example. |
Enter the number of days from when the item is ordered to when the item is received or produced. Example If the lead time is for three days, the MRP will issue the purchase or production order for the child items with a due date that is three days prior to the due date for the parent item End of the example. For more information, see Example: Lead Time, Holidays, and Order Interval in MRP |
Procurement Method
A box of chocolates is a parent item in an assembly BOM. It consists of a wooden box and 25 chocolates, which are the child items. The box is purchased from an external vendor and the chocolates are produced by your company. The make procurement method should be chosen for the box of chocolates item and the chocolate items. The buy procurement method should be chosen for the wooden box.
Box of Chocolates BOM
In order to make one box of chocolates, the MRP issues recommendations for the quantities required to assemble the product, that is, a production order for 25 chocolates and a purchase order for one wooden box.
No actual production order is issued for the box of chocolates as it is an assembly BOM.