Leveraging Manufacturing Productivity With Mrp/erp/mis

Leveraging Manufacturing Productivity With Mrp/erp/mis

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Benefits of MRP II

Benefits of MRP II include design and management improvements to financial arena improvements. For management, MRP II provides a method that is systematic for everyone in the company to follow so that everyone is on the same page in how to business and event management that cause company problems. Management of records becomes better improved in an environment for MRP II. Needs of customers are of utmost importance and faster deliveries occur when MRP II system adherence occurs. If faster deliveries occur, there is quicker cash flow. Inventories and production systems become better controlled as do schedules. These are just a few examples of the advantages of implementing an MRP II system in a manufacturing environment.

ERP and MIS

Enterprise resource planning is ERP and takes into account the expansive topics of operations, commercial issues such as marketing and commercial planning, materials, finance, and distribution. Under operations, ERP handles the flow of work orders, capacity requirements, manufacturing systems such as for support, simulation and engineering changes, and the management of data for the product is handled in the category of operations as well. In the commercial category of ERP is commercial planning, conducting sales, and preparing systems for marketing. In the finance category, accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial planning are handled. In the materials phase, management of inventory is handled as is the MRP scheduling. The distribution phase handles the products distribution systems. Human resources are also handled in an ERP system. MIS is a management information system. Both ERPs and MRPs manage software level information and are therefore in the category of management information systems.

Measurements

Measurements can be used to assure that the steps taken for MRP II are working. Utilizing Systems for MRP can help grow the bottom line for companies that put it into practice. It can also aid in business productivity and in inventory monitoring.

CAM Integration and MRP

A capability that is relatively new is an MRP system that can function alone but can additionally function with a computer aided manufacturing (CAM) system-the two can be integrated together. Usually, an MRP system will handle all of the material ordering. The CNC programmer then must review the orders from the MRP system to translate them him or herself and input the drawing and information into the CAM system. Having an automated system where the MRP system communicates all necessary information with the CAM system will save time on inputting data manually into the CAM system and human error prevention will be aided.

There is much to gain from using MRP and ERP systems. There is always room for advancement in a company and these valuable tools could help any business become more successful.

About the Author:
Marc Anderes is the Vice President of Operations of Maloya Laser which specializes in Metal Manufacturing and Laser Cutting with advanced laser technologies, servicing aerospace, scientific, transportation, medical and machinery needs.



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