MRP Core Reference Deck
Recall the core distinctions that make MRP recommendations interpretable.
Core term What is the difference between a gross requirement and a net requirement? Gross requirement is total demand before supply is considered; net requirement is what remains after usable inventory and scheduled receipts are applied. Buying gross demand usually overstates the need because it ignores supply already in the system. Demand type Independent demand vs. dependent demand Do not forecast every screw if its demand depends on the build plan. Flow NRRL Remember the MRP flow: NRRL Tap to expand each letter Objection MRP is wrong again; it wants parts we do not need. A stakeholder sees a surprising…
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