Design and implementation of MRP system in SMEs

This article addresses the issue of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and its importance as an administrative system planning and management of the materials required for the production processes of a company. The objective of this research is to present proper procedures and recommendations for...

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Authors: Rivera Poma, Juan Manuel, Ortega Pernia, Edith, Pereyra Quiroz, Julio
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2014
Country:Perú
Institution:Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Repository:Revistas - Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Language:Spanish
OAI Identifier:oai:revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe:article/12047
Online Access:https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/idata/article/view/12047
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:MRP
storage costs
lead time
inventory level
quality
integration
costos de almacenamiento
nivel de inventario
calidad
integración.
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Summary:This article addresses the issue of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and its importance as an administrative system planning and management of the materials required for the production processes of a company. The objective of this research is to present proper procedures and recommendations for the implementation of MRP in SMEs through simplified explanations for successful implementation. Finally, the benefits obtained in a particular case and conclude that the MRP, when properly used are presented, provides a solution for SMEs in areas such as minimizing inventory costs and supply at the required time.