Executive Summary There are two methods to perform capacity management. One is capacity leveling, and the second is capacity constraining. Capacity leveling is a two-step method, while capacity constraining is a one-step method. Constraints Versus Capacity Leveling in Production Planning Capacity levelling uses unconstrained resources, which allow any load to be placed on any resource….
Executive Summary These are the references that were used for our SAP ERP articles. Learn why so few entities in the IT space include references in their work. Introduction This is the reference list for the SAP ERP articles, as well as interesting quotes from these references at Brightwork Research & Analysis. Reference #1: Article…
Executive Summary These are the references that were used for our MRP articles. Learn why so few entities in the IT space include references in their work. Introduction This is the reference list for the MRP articles, as well as interesting quotes from these references at Brightwork Research & Analysis. You can select the article…
Executive Summary A big part of DDMRP is its proponents stating that critics don’t understand DDMRP. In this article, we analyze what a DDMRP proponent has to say about forecasting. Introduction The following article, Forecasts, one of DDMRP’s best friends, was shared on LinkedIn and was written by David Villalobos on July 16, 2020. See…
Executive Summary The question of how to mix reorder points and MRP is what sets part of the planning strategy. We cover when to use reorder points versus MRP planning. Introduction When to use Lean versus MRP, the question of when to use Lean versus MRP is critical to determine when to use a non-forecast…
Executive Summary The question of when to use Lean versus MRP is what sets part of the planning strategy. We cover when to use reorder points versus MRP planning. Video Introduction: When to Use Lean or Reorder Point Planning Versus MRP Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) The question of when to use…
Executive Summary The question of when to use reorder point planning relates to several important factors. We cover when to use reorder points versus forecast based planning. Video Introduction: When to Use Reorder Point Planning Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) When determining when to use reorder point planning, it is critical to…
Executive Summary The question of how does reorder point work in SAP is important to using it properly. We cover how does reorder point work in SAP in both ERP and APO. Introduction Reorder points have a poor reputation. Many people that critique them do so on the basis that they do not “look forward.”…
Executive Summary How MRP works is a common question, and companies usually invest little in MRP education. We cover how MRP works. Introduction The question of how does MRP works is a common question. Companies purchase and implement MRP systems (or MRP from within ERP). Still, as we cover in the article The Weak General…
Executive Summary The following are questions and answers around S&OP. These questions highlight the confusion around these planning topics. Introduction These questions were asked and answered on the topic of S&OP. Question #1 I am not understanding how S&OP is technically done (at the supply side). There are so far three different approaches I found….