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MRP Planning Parameter Setup Checklist

Ensure accurate MRP forecasts and optimized inventory levels. Our MRP Planning Parameter Setup Checklist guides you through critical configuration steps, minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency in your Material Requirements Planning system. Download now for a streamlined setup process!

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Lot Sizing Methods

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Verify and document the chosen lot sizing methods for each item (e.g., Fixed, Periodic, Minimum/Maximum).

Lot Sizing Method for Item A

Lot Sizing Method for Item B

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for Item C

Maximum Order Quantity for Item D

Reason for Choosing Lot Sizing Method for Item E

Lead Times

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Confirm accuracy of procurement, manufacturing, and inspection lead times for all items.

Procurement Lead Time (Days)

Manufacturing Lead Time (Days)

Inspection Lead Time (Days)

Date Lead Times Last Updated

Notes on Lead Time Variability

Lead Time Source (e.g., Supplier, Historical Data)

Transit Time (Days)

Safety Stock Levels

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Review and validate safety stock calculations and established levels for each item, considering demand variability and lead time uncertainty.

Item Code

Current Safety Stock Level

Calculated Safety Stock Level

Service Level (%)

Safety Stock Calculation Method

Demand Variability (σ)

Lead Time Variability (σ)

Review Period

Notes/Justification for Adjustment

Planning Horizon

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Define and check the appropriate planning horizon to ensure sufficient visibility for material planning and procurement.

Minimum Planning Horizon (Days/Weeks/Months)

Maximum Planning Horizon (Days/Weeks/Months)

Planning Horizon Unit

Justification for Chosen Horizon

Last Review Date of Planning Horizon

Considerations for Future Horizon Extension

Scheduling Parameters

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Validate scheduling parameters such as capacity planning, finite vs. infinite scheduling, and resource allocation rules.

Finite Scheduling Capacity Factor

Scheduling Method

Setup Time Multiplier

Next Capacity Review Date

Constraint Types Applied

Maximum Work Center Overload (%)

Work Centers and Routing

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Confirm accurate work center definitions, routing sequences, and standard times for manufacturing operations.

Work Center Code

Work Center Description

Standard Labor Hours per Unit

Setup Time (Minutes)

Machine Capacity (Units per Hour)

Routing Type (e.g., Assembly, Fabrication)

Required Resources

Item Master Data Integration

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Ensure proper integration and synchronization of item master data with the MRP system.

Data Source System

Record Count Mismatch Threshold

Data Mapping Document Link

Last Data Synchronization Date

Synchronization Method

Error Logs Review Notes

BOM (Bill of Materials) Accuracy

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Verify the accuracy and completeness of BOMs for all manufactured items.

BOM Description Review Notes

Effective Date (YYYYMMDD)

BOM Status (Active, Inactive, Draft)

Quantity per Assembly

BOM Version

Attach Approved BOM Document

Unit of Measure (UOM)

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Confirm consistency and accuracy of UOMs throughout the system.

Default UOM for Item X

Conversion Factor (Base UOM to Secondary UOM)

Base Unit of Measure for Item Y

Notes on UOM Consistency

UOM Rounding Rules

Planning Types and Strategies

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Review and validate planning types and strategies assigned to each item (e.g., Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Engineer-to-Order).

Planning Type

Planning Horizon (Weeks)

Planning Strategies Applied

Strategy Justification

Strategy Implementation Date

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Screen Recording

Learn how to effectively manage your inventory and production with ChecklistGuro's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) functionality! This screen recording demonstrates how to use MRP to calculate material needs, plan production schedules, and ensure you always have the right materials on hand. Stop overstocking or facing stockouts - watch to see MRP in action! #MRP #MaterialRequirementsPlanning #InventoryManagement #ProductionPlanning #ChecklistGuro #BPM

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