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MRP or DDMRP?

MRP has been the default planning tool for the last 50 years. Now, Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) is on the scene. What is it? How does it differ from MRP? And how can it help you get better control of your processes? Don Lindsey compares MRP & DDMRP in this presentation given at the […]

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MRP vs. DDMRP: Controlling Your Supply Chain

Presented by Don Lindsey at Fall 2019 MWUG Conference. MRP has been the default planning tool for QAD and most ERP systems for more than 50 years. The new Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) is getting lots of buzz these days. What is it? How can it help you better respond to the variations […]

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Safety Stock—Your Guard Against Uncertainty

The Safety Stock Calculation Formula by Don Lindsey Determining the most efficient inventory levels is one of the most important components of your company’s operations. Safety stock describes a level of extra inventory that your company maintains to mitigate the risk of stockouts or shortfalls in the raw materials due to uncertainties in the supply […]

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