How can you use MRP to manage custom orders?
Custom orders can be a great way to differentiate your manufacturing business and satisfy your customers' needs. However, they can also pose some challenges in terms of planning, scheduling, and inventory management. How can you use material requirements planning (MRP) to handle custom orders efficiently and effectively? In this article, we will explain what MRP is, how it works, and how you can apply it to your custom orders.
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Define custom BOMs:Creating a unique Bill of Materials for each custom order ensures that all materials and parts are correctly allocated. It's like having a personalized recipe for success for every unique request.
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Use Planning BOMs:A Planning Bill of Materials can streamline the planning process by anticipating all possible variations, much like having a master blueprint that adapts to any custom order scenario.