About this Presentation
This presentation discusses the use and problems of MRP over its life. A survey is described which describes the environment of MRP. Actively synchronized replenishment (ASR) is introduced and described. It is a pull system with new rules for inventory strategy and bill of materials analysis, pull-based demand generation and material execution. It is quite effective in executing lean and drum-buffer-rope scheduling. The four components of ASR are strategic inventory positioning; dynamic buffer level profiling and maintenance; pull-based demand generation; and highly visible and collaborative execution.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
MRP, despite being prevalent in modern ERP systems, is outdated and not suited to the current manufacturing landscape.
The manufacturing landscape has changed dramatically since MRP was conceived, with increased variability, volatility, global sourcing, demand, and product complexity.
Actively Synchronized Replenishment (ASR) is proposed as a solution, with four components: strategic inventory positioning, dynamic buffer level profiling and maintenance, pull-based demand generation, and highly visible and collaborative execution.
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