Materials Resource Planning $($MRP$)$

$1$ point possible $($graded$)$

As opposed to Just$-$In$-$Time production, Materials Resource Planning schedules the release of work based on

the status of work in process $($Wip$)$ obtained from an upstream operation.

producing only what is needed, when il is needed in the quantity needed, and enforces this throughout the production.

the inventory level of materials at the work station, scheduling production if the inventory is close to zero.

the actual or forecasted demand: a Push System.