Material Scheduling Method Example (MRP and Supply Chain Planning Help)


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Material Scheduling Method Example

You are manufacturing a computer that has a lead time of five days. The last operation step in assembling the computer is to attach the label on the case of the computer. The label is not actually required until the fourth day of the assembly process.

If the planning process recommends a planned order for 10 computers to be completed on day 5, and you choose the material scheduling method to be Operation start date, the planning process schedules the component requirements for the label to be required on day 4.

If you choose a material scheduling method to be Order start date, the planning process schedules the component requirements for the label to be required on day 1 (i.e. the start date of the order).

Suggestion: You might choose scheduling to Order start date so that all the components are issued at the start of the job. This can save time and paperwork, especially for items with short lead times. You might choose scheduling to Operation start date if your lead times are long or have expensive inventory carrying costs for your components. This method plans the demand for the component based on the start date of the operation where it is required. You can set this method for all material plans in the Define Planning Parameters window, and override your choice for individual material plans.

Material Scheduling Method Example

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