If you are a Planner, Buyer, Engineer, Quality Control Specialist—or anyone else using the data in the company’s ERP System—don’t miss this in-depth look at the critical QAD elements for MRP. Don Lindsey guides you through the fields in QAD that impact MRP, explais their significance in the explosion process, and demonstrates how all these elements work together to make the MRP process successful. You’ll learn about …

• Data Structure
• Item Master
• Bills of Material
• Phantom Structures
• Alternate Structure Maintenance
• Formulas
• Schedules
• and, more

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Questions from the webinar

	What is the most important element of the item master file with regards to MRP?
Having the correct statement of the BOM on the 1.4.7 Item Planning frame is the most important element of the item master file. That is what is going to drive the materials requirements planning. If you look at BOM and walk back through the explosion – that IS MRP.
	Do you use MRP in conjunction with DDMRP?
DDMRP is a new function approach to planning formalized by Chad Smith and Carol Patak. It uses a reorder point approach with MRP. You need to understand MRP before using DDMRP. You can find out more about DDMRP here.
	If I want to be successful with MRP, what should I pay extra special attention to?
Netting Logic – Make sure you understand it. Lead Times – Make sure these are as accurate as humanly possible. Regeneration – Run MRP often. Planning Horizon – CMLT Order Optimization – How MRP Net Action Messages – Keep then up to date.
	What are the 7 functional elements that MRP requires in its netting process?
Item Master BOM Inventory Order Supply Schedule Purchase Order/Supplier Schedule Order Supply Schedule Work/Production Order Forecast/Customer Schedule Sales Order Actual Demand