ACUMATICA MANUFACTURING · MRP
MRP Software for Manufacturing
Plan Materials Around Demand, Inventory, and Supply
MRP software helps manufacturers determine what materials are needed, when they are needed, and whether demand can be covered by available inventory, existing supply, or additional purchasing and production.
Acumatica connects material requirements planning with inventory, purchasing, production, sales demand, forecasts, and the broader ERP so planners can work from the same underlying information.
Acumatica is the platform.
Milestone Information Solutions makes it work for your business.
Why MRP
Plan Materials With a Clearer View of Demand and Supply
MRP brings demand, inventory, and existing supply together so planners can see where materials may be short, where supply already exists, and where additional purchasing or production may be needed.
MRP Capabilities
What MRP Software Helps You Manage
Available MRP capabilities depend on the Acumatica edition, enabled features, and configuration.
Material Planning
How Acumatica MRP Balances Demand and Supply
Acumatica MRP evaluates demand alongside available inventory and existing or planned supply. The planning results help identify where additional purchasing, production, or transfers may be needed.
MRP provides planning recommendations based on the requirements identified. Purchase, production, and transfer orders can then be created from those planning results as appropriate.
MRP vs. ERP
How MRP Fits Inside an ERP System
MRP and ERP solve different but connected problems. MRP focuses on material requirements and supply planning, while ERP connects manufacturing with the broader financial and operational system.
In Acumatica, MRP works within the broader ERP environment rather than operating as a separate planning system.
Why Milestone
Manufacturing ERP Experience You Can Rely On
Milestone Information Solutions has more than 30 years of ERP experience and has been an Acumatica partner since 2015. We help manufacturers evaluate MRP in the context of inventory, purchasing, bills of materials, production, costing, and financial management rather than treating material planning as a standalone process.
FAQ
MRP Software FAQs
What is MRP software?+
MRP software, or material requirements planning software, helps manufacturers determine what materials are needed, when they are needed, and whether existing inventory or planned supply can satisfy demand. It helps planners identify where additional purchasing, production, or transfers may be required.
How does MRP software work?+
MRP evaluates demand against available inventory and existing or planned supply over time. Based on those requirements, the system can provide planning recommendations for purchasing, production, and transfers.
What is the difference between MRP and ERP?+
MRP focuses on material requirements and supply planning. ERP manages the broader financial and operational business, including accounting, inventory, purchasing, sales, and manufacturing. In Acumatica, MRP works within the ERP environment so planning information can use data from across the system.
Does Acumatica offer MRP?+
Yes. Acumatica Manufacturing Edition includes MRP capabilities that help manufacturers plan material requirements using demand, available inventory, existing and planned supply, and production requirements. MRP works within the broader Acumatica ERP environment, connecting material planning with purchasing, inventory, and production.
What information does Acumatica MRP use to calculate material requirements?+
Acumatica MRP evaluates demand such as sales orders, forecasts, and production requirements against available inventory and existing or planned supply. BOM requirements and planning settings, such as lead times and replenishment rules, help determine what materials are needed and when. The resulting plan helps identify purchasing, production, and inventory-transfer requirements.
What actions can Acumatica MRP recommend?+
Acumatica MRP can recommend purchasing, production, and inventory transfers based on demand, available inventory, and existing or planned supply. It can also identify supply that may need to be expedited, deferred, or canceled as requirements change. Planners review the recommendations and determine the appropriate action.
Plan Materials With Better Visibility Into Demand and Supply
See how Acumatica connects material requirements planning with inventory, purchasing, production, and the rest of the manufacturing edition.
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