MRP Consideration of Lead Times and Long-Term Planning？

naikun · August 3, 2024, 3:07am

Hi everyone,

I’m using ERPNext’s MRP (Material Requirements Planning) module and I have a few questions regarding its functionality:

Specifically, does it take into account the lead time for each item to ensure that the required materials are available on time?

For example, can it generate a plan for 1 month or 3 months ahead, providing weekly demand and procurement plans, as well as arrival schedules?

Any insights or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

NCP · August 3, 2024, 5:29am

I think, you have to check this.

naikun · August 3, 2024, 10:00am

Thanks for your reply.

I read the link. I want to know if are there some demos or training for erpnext mrp？

For exapmle, can ERPNext implement the following scenario? and how?

Assume we are a small electronics manufacturer producing a product called “SmartGadget.” This product consists of the following components:

Product/Component	Unit	Quantity	Cost
SmartGadget	Each	-	-
	Display	1	$10
	Battery	1	$5
	Chipset	1	$15
	Enclosure	1	$3

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Product/Component	Demand Quantity	Demand Date	Lead Time	Planned Receipt Date	Planned Order Release Date	Cost
SmartGadget	100	Day 5	3 days	Day 2	Day 2	$3300
Display	100	Day 2	2 days	Day 0	Day 0	$1000
Battery	100	Day 2	1 day	Day 1	Day 1	$500
Chipset	100	Day 2	3 days	Day -1	Day -1	$1500
Enclosure	100	Day 2	1 day	Day 1	Day 1	$300

Product/Component	Production Quantity	Start Date	Completion Date	Work Center	Daily Capacity	Required Hours	Hourly Cost
SmartGadget	100	Day 2	Day 5	WC1	50 units/day	3 days	$600
Display	100	Day 0	Day 2	WC2	50 units/day	2 days	$400
Battery	100	Day 1	Day 2	WC3	100 units/day	1 day	$200
Chipset	100	Day -1	Day 2	WC4	50 units/day	3 days	$600
Enclosure	100	Day 1	Day 2	WC5	100 units/day	1 day	$200