MRP Demand Planning Checklist
Ensure accurate forecasting and optimized material flow with our MRP Demand Planning Checklist. Streamline your planning process, minimize stockouts, and maximize efficiency - your roadmap to successful MRP implementation starts here.
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Data Collection & Forecasting
Ensuring accurate historical data is available and appropriate forecasting methods are selected.
Historical Sales Data Range (Months)
Description of Data Sources
Forecasting Method Selection
Last Data Refresh Date
Forecast Horizon (Months)
Data Quality Assessment Notes
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Alignment
Verifying demand plan aligns with overall sales and operations goals.
S&OP Objectives Review
Forecast Bias Percentage
Key S&OP Risks Identified
Next S&OP Meeting Date
S&OP Process Owner
Summary of S&OP Decision Points
Forecast Accuracy Metrics
Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for forecast accuracy.
Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD)
Mean Squared Error (MSE)
Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE)
Percentage Bias
Forecast Accuracy (%)
Tracking Signal
Date of Last Metric Calculation
Notes/Comments on Metric Performance
Demand Signal Identification
Identifying and analyzing key demand signals impacting future requirements.
Description of Key Economic Indicators Considered
Primary Demand Signal Type
Weighting Factor for Customer Orders
Specific Customer Segments to Monitor
Date of Last Market Research Report
Collaboration & Communication
Confirming clear communication channels and collaborative processes with sales, marketing, and other stakeholders.
Frequency of Cross-Functional Meetings
Communication Channels Used (e.g., Email, Slack, Meetings)
Summary of Recent Collaboration Discussions
Date of Last Collaboration Review
Departments Involved in Demand Planning
Contact Person for Communication Issues
Demand Review Meetings
Scheduling and conducting regular demand review meetings to adjust forecasts.
Meeting Date
Meeting Time
Review Focus (e.g., Promotional, New Product)
Summary of Key Discussions
Forecast Variance (Actual vs. Projected)
Action Required (e.g., Forecast Adjustment, Capacity Planning)
Action Items & Responsibilities
Follow-up Date
Exception Handling
Defining procedures for addressing and resolving forecast exceptions and risks.
Describe the exception (e.g., unusually high order volume, unexpected market disruption)
Percentage deviation from baseline forecast
Exception Category (e.g., Sales, Production, Supply)
Date of Exception
Root Cause Analysis - Briefly explain the underlying reason for the exception
Severity Level (e.g., Low, Medium, High)
Proposed Corrective Actions
Corrective Action Implementation Date
Authorized Reviewer Signature
Forecast Consolidation
Ensuring accurate consolidation of individual forecasts into an aggregate demand plan.
Weighted Average Calculation Factor
Consolidation Methodology
Total Forecast Volume
Consolidation Rationale
Consolidation Date
Variance from Initial Forecast
System Integration
Validating seamless integration between demand planning tools and the MRP system.
API Response Time (milliseconds)
Integration Method
Integration Error Logs (if applicable)
Last Integration Synchronization Date
Systems Integrated
Integration User ID
Documentation & Review
Maintaining clear documentation of forecasting processes and regularly reviewing their effectiveness.
Last Review Date
Review Summary & Action Items
Forecast Accuracy Score (Previous Period)
Review Type (e.g., Monthly, Quarterly)
Process Improvement Recommendations
Supporting Documents (e.g., Forecast reports)
Next Review Date
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