The function of determining the need to replenish inventory at branch warehouses. A time$-$phased order point approach is used where the planned orders at the branch warehouse level are $$exploded$$ via MRP logic to become gross requirements of the supplying source.

$-$A$.$B$.$C$.$D$.$E$.$F$.$

In production, the production of items only as demanded for use or to replace those taken for use.

$-$A$.$B$.$C$.$D$.$E$.$F$.$

In distribution, a system for replenishing field warehouse inventories where replenishment decision making is centralized, usually at the manufacturing site or central supply facility.

$-$A$.$B$.$C$.$D$.$E$.$F$.$

In general, a quantity of stock planned to be in inventory to protect against fluctuations in demand or supply.

$-$A$.$B$.$C$.$D$.$E$.$F$.$

The activities and techniques of maintaining the desired levels of items, whether raw materials, work in process, or finished products.

$-$A$.$B$.$C$.$D$.$E$.$F$.$

A method of inventory control that includes most of the systems in practice as special cases. In this system, when an order is received for any item, it is used as a picking ticket, and duplicate copies, called replenishment orders, are sent back to all stages of production to initiate replenishment of stocks.

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inventory control

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pull system

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distribution requirements planning $($DRP$)$

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safety stock

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base stock system

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push system