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of above points with ERP methodology.
The two above points are
closely related with ERP philosophy and methodology. ERP
solutions are focused optimizing productivity by
focusing on planning and executive reporting of the
Enterprise as an integrated nit.
First, it is important to
mention the difference between three concepts that could
be misunderstood: MRP, MRPII and ERP.
MRP* by itself is the
original modality (during the 60’s) of what we know
now as ERP, and only covered materials planning;
nowadays, this is only a part of our ERP systems.
MRPII is one of the
evolution stages of current ERP’s and covers all the
resources in a manufacturing company, with the
additional ability to manage “what if”
(hypothetical) situations. The interacting functions
considered for this model are: Commercial Planning,
Sales, Master Production Scheduling, Materials Resource
Planning (MRP*) and support systems for Capacity and
Materials Execution.
ERP systems are the
latest stage of this evolution and considers following
points (can be considered but not limited to the
following):
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