Master the essential building blocks of modern production planning with this introductory course on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

Designed for professionals and students seeking to enhance their supply chain knowledge, this class provides a comprehensive foundation in the core concepts and calculations underlying effective MRP systems.

·         Explore key topics including supply and demand planning, MRP requirements, and the role of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in driving production priorities. Learn aggregate demand analysis and Available-to-Promise (ATP) strategies to support customer commitments and capacity alignment.

·         Understand MRP inputs and outputs, including the Bill of Materials (BOM), multi-level explosions, and essential MRP calculations.

·         Delve into planning time fences, the projected available balance (PAB) formula logic, and practical lot-sizing policies employed in real-world manufacturing environments.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge and tools necessary to interpret MRP messages, support planning decisions, and contribute to efficient production and inventory control processes—laying a strong foundation for deeper study or application in supply chain operations

Location
Duquesne University Rockwell Hall
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ISM-Pittsburgh: Duquesne University Collaborative Seminar