Production tracking software can show work orders and stages; MRP plans BOM, routes, stations, inventory, material requirements and production cost together with sales orders. Production tracking software answers the question of current status. MRP also covers what will be produced, which materials are needed and how cost is formed. Delbig MRP fits companies that want production evaluated in the same flow as sales orders, inventory, purchasing and shipment. If the company only wants to see which stage a work order is in, which station it waits at and who owns it, production tracking software may be enough. This structure usually works like a status board and task tracker. MRP is needed when production orders will open from sales orders, BOM will calculate material needs, inventory shortage will trigger purchasing decisions and production cost will be tracked. It may be enough for status and task tracking only; if BOM, material requirements, inventory and cost planning are needed, MRP is required. Delbig MRP thinks of production connected to quotes, orders, inventory, purchasing and shipment; the goal is to manage production inside the operations chain.
Seeing work-order status and planning material needs are different
Where is production tracking enough?
When is MRP needed?
Frequently asked questions
Does production tracking replace MRP?
Does Delbig MRP work with sales orders?
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