How do you calculate production capacity for MRP?

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Manufacturing operations rely on material requirements planning (MRP) to optimize inventory, production, and delivery. MRP is a system that calculates the quantity and timing of materials and components needed to produce a final product. One of the key inputs for MRP is production capacity, which is the maximum amount of output that a plant or a machine can produce in a given time period. How do you calculate production capacity for MRP? Here are some steps and tips to help you.

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1 Define the product mix

The first step is to define the product mix, which is the combination and proportion of different products that you plan to produce. The product mix affects the production capacity because different products may have different requirements, such as raw materials, labor, equipment, and time. You need to know the product mix to estimate the demand and the resources needed for each product.

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Manoj Thakur

Packaging Professional | PMP?| NPD | Procurement | Sustainability | Six Sigma Green Belt | 15+ Years Exp |
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Ensuring optimal production capacity to meet demand without overloading or underutilizing resources involves a systematic approach. Understand Demand: Analyze customer orders, sales forecasts, and relevant data to comprehend product demand accurately. Define Work Center Capacities: Determine Processing Time: Calculate processing time at each work center, Identify Available Production Time: Calculate Capacity per Time Period: Consider Efficiency and Utilization: Aggregate Capacities: Factor in Resource Constraints: Compare with Demand: Periodic Review and Adjustment:

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Fawn Parke

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Consider the complexity of the product mix as well. A couple important factors to consider for an optimal product mix is batch cycle time (how long it takes to make the batch) as well as change over time on the production floor.

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Ronaldo Bagawisan

Manufacturing Excellence Expert, specializing in process optimization, TPM-Total Performance Management, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
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Needs to consider as well the following: > nominal speed of the machine for each product > product loss/waste as some products are complex generates more losses during production or changeover > change over matrix to determine what is the effecient sequence of product reducing the changeover time

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Mina Gamal

Production Manager | MBA | Certified Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015 | FMCG | Production Coaching | Production Consulting
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Calculating production capacity for MRP involves steps like assessing available time and machine/work center capacities. Factor in downtime, shifts, and resource constraints. Calculate effective capacity by adjusting for utilization, downtime, and safety margins. Advanced MRP software can streamline this. Regular monitoring ensures accuracy and flexibility to meet changing demands.

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Michael David

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Calculating production capacity for MRP involves 3 key steps Define, Start by identifying your product mix and available resources (machines, workers, etc.) and their individual capacities (units per hour). Refine, Consider realistic constraints like maintenance, quality checks, and downtime. Multiply ideal output by a factor less than 1 to get rated capacity. Lead time, Factor in lead times for each production step. Divide rated capacity by the total lead time to get effective capacity, your true production potential. This 3-step approach helps MRP accurately plan production, considering both ideal and realistic output, ultimately leading to optimized resource allocation and faster lead times.

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2 Measure the available resources

The next step is to measure the available resources, which are the inputs that you can use to produce the output. The available resources include the number and type of machines, the number and skill of workers, the availability and quality of materials, and the space and utilities. You need to measure the available resources to determine the constraints and the potential of your production system.

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Nilesh Khimsaria

Chief Operating Officer at Galaxy Sivtek | Screening & Filtering Solutions
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For different machines, set up times needs to get estimated (if not known) which would also affect production capacity and any bottleneck. If tools or dies are heavy to handle then material handling resources need to made available and account for while calculating production capacity.

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3 Calculate the theoretical capacity

The third step is to calculate the theoretical capacity, which is the maximum output that your production system can achieve under ideal conditions. The theoretical capacity depends on the efficiency and utilization of your resources. Efficiency is the ratio of actual output to standard output, while utilization is the ratio of actual time to available time. You can calculate the theoretical capacity by multiplying the number of machines, the standard output per machine, the efficiency, and the utilization.

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4 Calculate the rated capacity

The fourth step is to calculate the rated capacity, which is the output that your production system can achieve under normal conditions. The rated capacity takes into account the factors that reduce the theoretical capacity, such as maintenance, breakdowns, quality issues, and human factors. You can calculate the rated capacity by multiplying the theoretical capacity by a factor that reflects the expected performance of your production system.

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Miguel B Guajardo

Strategic Operational Leader | Driving Excellence | Quality | Manufacturing | Supply Chain| Engineering | LSS Master Black Belt | Global Multi-Site Leadership | P&L Ownership | Innovation
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Rated capacity in production management reflects realistic output, considering constraints like maintenance, breakdowns, quality issues, and human factors. It’s calculated by multiplying theoretical capacity (ideal output) with a factor under one, accounting for these constraints. This approach helps in setting realistic production goals and effective planning, acknowledging real-world production limitations.

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5 Calculate the effective capacity

The fifth step is to calculate the effective capacity, which is the output that your production system can achieve under expected conditions. The effective capacity takes into account the factors that vary the rated capacity, such as demand fluctuations, product mix changes, and seasonal factors. You can calculate the effective capacity by multiplying the rated capacity by a factor that reflects the expected variation of your production system.

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6 Compare the effective capacity with the demand

The final step is to compare the effective capacity with the demand, which is the quantity and timing of products that your customers want. The demand affects the production capacity because it determines how much and how fast you need to produce. You need to compare the effective capacity with the demand to identify any gaps or surpluses, and to adjust your production plan accordingly.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Ramanand Mittal

Global Solution Architect- Manufacturing/R&D/Quality
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1. Establish parameters for under/over capacities of machines to enhance MRP calculations. 2. Explore the utilization of advanced tool features such as Predictive MRP for improved efficiency.

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1 Define the product mix

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4 Calculate the rated capacity

5 Calculate the effective capacity

6 Compare the effective capacity with the demand

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5 Calculate the effective capacity

6 Compare the effective capacity with the demand

7 Here’s what else to consider

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