MRP

  1. During ERP simulation game,
    a. (3 points) John ran MRP and then created Purchase Order. Why does he need to run MRP first? In other words, what are roles of MRP? (50 – 70 words)

b. (4 points) After running MRP and creating Purchase Order, John received the message like “No suitable purchase requisitions found”. The capacity of

supplier is big enough and delivery is fine. He waited for a few of days and tried it again. But he got the same message. Why did he get this message? What is the possible reason? (50 – 70 words)

c. (3 points) Before production (conversion), do we need to run MRP? If yes, how does MRP play a role in production (conversion)? If MRP is not related

to production, explain why. (50 – 70 words)

  1. For Goods Issues and Goods Receipts,
    a. (3 points) What does Goods Receipt mean in procurement? What are impacts of Goods Receipts in procurement in terms of inventory levels, FI documents,

CO documents, and Materials Documents? (70 – 100 words)

b. (3 points) What does Goods Issue mean in fulfillment? What are impacts of Goods Issue in fulfillment in terms of inventory levels, FI documents, CO

documents, and Materials Documents? (70 – 100 words)

c. (4 points) What do Goods Receipt and Goods Issue mean in production? What are impacts of Goods Receipt and Goods Issue in production in terms of inventory levels, FI documents, CO documents, and Materials Documents? (70 – 100 words)