Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
ERP software for manufacturing and distribution
From sales order to shipping and every step in between, OptiPro Manufacturing’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software helps manufacturers operate more efficiently and more profitably.
MRP Software from OptiPro Manufacturing
MRP application synchronizes the flow of materials in a deadline-driven order system that is aligned with the production schedule.
MRP software from OptiPro Manufacturing will help you succeed in key areas like these:
- Customer retention: Deliver on time, every time.
- Cost reduction: Lower inventory carrying costs.
- Productivity: One view of all demand-driven activities.
Watch OptiPro Manufacturing’s MRP in action
The advantages Xiris found with OptiPro Manufacturing were that it had the most robust MRP module of those we evaluated and had superior production scheduling. Its fully-featured CRM module was superior to Epicor and all the others. The biggest thing was that it had the most competitive pricing for the same functionality.
– Maxim Fisun, Financial Controller, Xiris Automation Inc.
Benefits of OptiPro Manufacturing's MRP Software
Forecasting
Predict inventory demand by sales orders, minimum stock requirements or recurring seasonal orders.
Global Planning
Manage multi-site distributed demand from a single dashboard and reduce costs with bulk purchasing.
Inventory Management
Utilize on-hand stock efficiently to reduce purchasing costs, minimize order lead times and receive materials on time.
Easy-to-Use MRP Software from OptiPro Manufacturing
Mobility matters in today’s 24/7 world
Access the system from anywhere, on any device, tablet or smart phone.
The central MRP screen shows all supply and demand information. The user-friendly display identifies all of the materials that need to be produced or purchased to maintain minimum stock levels or to fulfill sales orders.
Combining convenience and efficiency, planners may also run and refresh manufacturing and purchasing plans tied to optimal inventory availability that aligns with the Master Production Schedule.
How OptiPro Manufacturing’s MRP Software Works
The Master Requirements Planning (MRP) logic engine collects information received either directly from sales orders or from a demand forecast.
MRP also receives input from the Master Production Schedule (MPS) about the quantities of finished products that must be produced to fulfill either a sales order or to meet the demand forecast.
What OptiPro Manufacturing’s MRP Software Does
Based on information input from other ERP modules, the MRP application produces outcomes like these:
- Populates orders and reports
- Quantity requirements
- Run scenarios
OptiPro Manufacturing’s Material Requirements Planning Processes
OptiPro Manufacturing’s Material Requirements Planning Functionality
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Material requirements planning (MRP) consolidates demand, scheduling and inventory requirements into a single view for manufacturing and purchasing requirements.
Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
Works with projected and actual supply chain demand to create production, purchasing and inventory schedules.
Demand Forecasting
Forecast inventory demand by sales order, historical sales patterns or to meet minimum stock requirements.
Operational Capacity
Working backward, the planning engine automatically calculates materials, resources and capacity needed to complete each step.
Capacity Resource Planning
Working within predefined operational capacity, the Resource Planning tool allocates work based upon the available capacity of available resources.
How to Know if You’re Ready for Material Requirements Planning Software
If questions like these are keeping you awake at night, you’re ready for OptiPro Manufacturing’s Material Requirements Planning software.
OptiPro Manufacturing Material Requirements Planning Resources