1. What is the difference between a gross requirements plan and a net requirements plan?
2. Once a material requirements plan (MRP) has been established, what other managerial applications might be found for the technique?
3. What are the similarities between MRP and DRP?
4. How does MRP II differ from MRP?
5. Which is the best lot-sizing policy for manufacturing organizations?
1. What impact does ignoring carrying cost in the allocation of stock in a DRP system have on lot sizes?
2. MRP is more than an inventory system; what additional capabilities does MRP possess?
3. What are the options for the production planner who has:
a) Scheduled more than capacity in a work center next week?
b) A consistent lack of capacity in that work center?