Closed-loop MRP II technology is at the heart of the MRP module. Information from forecasting, work centres, capacity planning as well as inventory management, Purchase orders, bills of materials and production control can be comparatively analyzed with the master production plan to establish resource needs across time.
Increase sales by spending more time selling, and less time preparing shipments and providing excuses for unmet promises
Reduce back-up inventory at all levels (raw materials, purchased components and finished products) by working according to plans rather than in reaction to crises
Eliminate inefficiency and downtime caused by improper planning
Reduce the number of last-minute orders to improve negotiations and lower costs
Communicate plans to all levels using a realistic schedule