MRP Exception Deck
Recall how to triage common MRP exceptions by checking inputs before choosing an action.
What are the four MRP inputs to check first? MPS demand, BOM usage/effectivity, inventory status, and lead time/open orders. Most false urgency comes from one of these inputs being wrong, stale, or changed late. Input triage Procurement says: 'The system says shortage, so approve premium freight.' The exception appeared after an engineering change. Planner line I can approve freight after we confirm BOM effectivity, allocated inventory, and parent-order impact. If it is a true blocker, we move today. Premium freight before input triage can buy the wrong quantity or hide a recurring data defect. It keeps urgency while forcing the…
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