CAPM systems

Question 1

Closed Loop MRP

Answer 1

Expands on basic MRP to include work centre capacity planing and scheduling.
Closes loop by providing the CAPM system with info about progress against the schedule and recalculated lead times.

Question 2

MRPII

Answer 2

Manufacturing Resource Planning
Expands further by integrating sales and financial management systems.
Should produce a single set of figures useable by entire organisation to integrate and co-ordinate its various functions.
Most are able to perform “what if” simulations

Question 3

ERP

Answer 3

Enterprise Resource Planning
Similar to MRPII but with more features and generally a higher level of integration.
ERP systems may include personnel management and salaries, document control and maintenance modules.
May be used to manage several sites and their supply chains.

Question 4

MRP/JIT

Answer 4

MRP is a push system, and JIT is a pull system.
Not alternatives in reality, working together.
MRP used to control purchasing with JIT (Kanban) to control the shop floor.

Question 5

OPT/TOC

Answer 5

Optimized Production Technology, based on the Theory of Constraints.
Focuses on the impact of bottlenecks.