In implementing dynamics NAV, I often go through explaining supply and demand. Companies which trade products often do so by managing the supply and demand parameters outside the ERP system. Often the ERP system does not support real planning tools and therefore the staff is forced to come up with alternative ways. In those cases, I would go as far as saying the system is not an ERP system. It is more like an order and invoice printing system. In my opinion Quick books falls into that category.
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Walkthrough: Planning Supplies Automatically
Phrases like “run planning” and “run MRP” refer to the calculation of the master production schedule (MPS) and the material requirements plan (MRP) based on actual and forecasted demand.
Design Details: Balancing Demand and Supply
To understand how the planning system works, it is necessary to understand the prioritized goals of the planning system, the most important of which are to ensure that:
Setup Best Practices: Supply Planning
Supply planning is a critical business area. When set up and used correctly, supply planning helps a company avoid stock out and reduce both ordering costs and inventory costs.
Supply Planning in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013
This white paper provides detailed technical insight to the concepts and principles that are used within the Supply Planning features in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013. It explains how the planning system works and how to adjust the algorithms to meet planning requirements in different environments.