This chapter contains these topics:
Section 44.1, "Working with MRP Multi-Facility Planning Output,"
Section 44.2, "Reviewing the Time Series for MRP Multi-Facility,"
MRP multi-facility planning output consists of information in the time series and transfer order messages. Use the time series information to accept the planning that is suggested by the system or to override it. You should review the transfer order messages for individual item numbers to determine which action, if any, you need to take.
Reviewing MRP multi-facility planning output consists of the following tasks:
Reviewing the Time Series for MRP Multi-Facility
Processing MRP Transfer Order Messages
Generate a current multi-facility material planning schedule. See Section 43.1, "Generating Multi-Facility Requirements Plans."
From Material Planning Operations (G34), choose MRP
From MRP Daily Operations (G3413), choose Time Series Inquiry
Use the MRP Time Series program to review the item series for the multi-facility requirements plan. The time series is a record of time-phased supply and demand netting for selected items. The system retrieves this data from the most recent generation or net change run. Use the processing options to set up daily, weekly, or monthly time periods (buckets).
The MRP Time Series program uses the same set of processing options as the DRP/MPS Time Series. You can vary the settings in the processing options to accommodate the different requirements for a material requirements plan.
See Also:
Section 44.2, "Reviewing the Time Series for MRP Multi-Facility" for the processing options for this program.
From Material Planning Operations (G34), choose MRP
From MRP Daily Operations (G3413), choose Detail Message Review
Use Detail Message Review to review the transfer order messages for the multi-facility material planning schedule. MRP multi-facility scheduling creates messages that relate to the demand and supply plants. If you choose to process the messages, the system automatically creates transfer orders. You can transfer items between plants at cost or at a fixed or percent markup.
The MRP Detail Message Review program uses the same set of processing options as the DRP/MPS Detail Message Review program. You can vary the settings in the processing options to accommodate the different requirements for a material requirements plan.
See Also :
Section 19.4, "Working with Messages" for the processing options for this program,
Section 34.3, "Processing Multi-Facility Transfer Order Messages" for information on processing transfer order messages,
Section 37.4.1, "Reviewing MRP Detail Messages" for additional information on messages generated for MRP.