Specializing in MRP System and Strategy training.
Our Standard MRP Training Scope:
| Training Outline for MRP System | |
| I. Introduction to MRP System
A. Definition and Overview of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) B. Importance and benefits of implementing an MRP system C. Key terms and concepts related to MRP system |
Day 1 |
| II. Understanding the MRP Process
A. Overview of the MRP process flow B. Role of MRP in supply chain management C. Key inputs and outputs of the MRP system D. Interactions with other departments (e.g., production, purchasing) |
Day 1 |
| III. MRP System Setup and Configuration
A. System requirements and hardware considerations B. Software installation and configuration C. Database setup and maintenance D. User access control and security measures |
Day 1 |
| IV. Master Data Management
A. Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and maintenance B. Item master data setup (part numbers, descriptions, units of measure, etc.) C. Supplier and vendor management D. Customer information management |
Day 2 |
| V. Demand Planning and Forecasting
A. Overview of demand planning process B. Forecasting methods and techniques C. Sales and demand data analysis D. Generating and reviewing demand forecasts |
Day 3 |
| VI. Material Planning and Inventory Management
A. Inventory control policies (e.g., safety stock, reorder point) B. Inventory valuation methods C. Material requirement calculations D. Order generation and release process |
Day 4 |
| VII. Production Scheduling and Capacity Planning
A. Overview of production scheduling process B. Capacity planning techniques (finite and infinite capacity) C. Resource allocation and leveling D. Shop floor control and production tracking |
Day 5 |
| VIII. Purchasing and Procurement Management
A. Vendor selection and evaluation criteria B. Purchase order creation and processing C. Supplier performance monitoring |
Day 6 |
| D. Materials receiving and inspection | |
| IX. MRP System Reporting and Analysis
A. Standard reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) B. Custom report generation and data extraction C. Data analysis and decision-making using MRP system reports |
Day 7 |
| X. MRP System Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A. System backup and recovery procedures B. Periodic system updates and patches C. Troubleshooting common issues and error handling |
Day 8 |
| D. User support and helpdesk procedures | |
| XI. MRP System Integration and Interfaces
A. Integration with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM) B. Data exchange and interfaces with external systems C. Interoperability with manufacturing equipment and machinery |
Day 9 |
| XII. Best Practices and Continuous Improvement
A. MRP system optimization techniques B. Continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) C. Identifying and addressing system bottlenecks |
Day 10 |
| D. Change management and user adoption strategies | |
| XIII. Case Studies and Hands-on Exercises
A. Real-life case studies demonstrating MRP system implementation B. Practical exercises to reinforce learning C. Group discussions and problem-solving activities |
Day 11 |
| XIV. Conclusion and Next Steps
A. Recap of key topics covered in the training B. Review of training objectives and learning outcomes C. Resources for further learning and self-study D. Evaluation and feedback process |
Day 11 |