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MRP Safety Stock Calculation Checklist

Ensure optimal inventory levels & avoid costly stockouts! Our MRP Safety Stock Calculation Checklist guides you through accurate safety stock determination, minimizing risk & maximizing efficiency in your production planning. Download now & optimize your MRP!

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Demand Analysis

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Review historical demand data and forecast accuracy for each item.

Average Daily Demand (Units)

Standard Deviation of Demand (Units)

Start Date of Demand History

End Date of Demand History

Forecast Method Used

Forecast Error (MAPE or MAD)

Notes on Demand Patterns or Unusual Events

Seasonality Considerations

Lead Time Assessment

2 of 7

Determine lead time components and variability.

Procurement Lead Time (Days)

Manufacturing Lead Time (Days)

Inspection Lead Time (Days)

Total Lead Time (Days)

Description of Procurement Process

Description of Manufacturing Process

Last Lead Time Review Date

Lead Time Units

Service Level Goal Definition

3 of 7

Define desired service levels based on business priorities.

Target Service Level (%)

Acceptable Stockout Rate (%)

Justification for Service Level Goal

Criticality of Item (Impact of Stockout)

Date Service Level Goal Reviewed

Customer Impact Assessment (Stockout Scenario)

Business Priority (e.g., Cost vs. Customer Satisfaction)

Safety Stock Formula Selection

4 of 7

Choose an appropriate safety stock calculation method.

Description of Selected Formula

Primary Safety Stock Formula

Assumed Service Factor (Z-score)

Demand Variability (Standard Deviation)

Formula Justification

Formula Assumptions Verified?

Parameter Calculation

5 of 7

Calculate safety stock parameters.

Average Daily Demand

Lead Time (Days)

Standard Deviation of Demand

Desired Service Level (Z-score)

Lead Time Standard Deviation

Safety Stock Factor

Review and Adjustment

6 of 7

Review calculated safety stock levels and make adjustments as needed.

Deviation from Calculated Safety Stock Level

Reason for Deviation

Impact on Service Level

Date of Adjustment

New Safety Stock Level

Notes/Comments

System Implementation & Monitoring

7 of 7

Implement safety stock levels in the MRP system and monitor performance.

Initial Safety Stock Quantity (Units)

Safety Stock Implementation Date

Stockout Rate (Post Implementation)

Inventory Turnover (Post Implementation)

Notes on System Setup and Configuration

Next Review Date

Metrics to Track

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