Material Planning (MRP)
Cetec ERP calculates material demand across purchasing and production, helping manufacturers control supply chain dependencies and keep cash flow in check.
Cetec ERP Can Help You
Plan Material Demand Accurately
- Buy parts predictively to fill orders and production needs
- Forecast demand, pinpoint buying times, and reduce excess inventory
- Ensure materials arrive on time to support production schedules
Plan Material Demand Accurately
- Buy parts predictively to fill orders and production needs
- Forecast demand, pinpoint buying times, and reduce excess inventory
- Ensure materials arrive on time to support production schedules
Other MRP Features
Demand-Driven MRP
Calculate suggested buy quantities based on supply and demand forecasting and reorder point (ROP) / Kanban levels.
Automatic PO Creation
Generate purchase orders automatically from MRP analysis or purchase quotes, queued for approval and placement.
Approval Workflows & Permissions
Enforce PO approvals by price thresholds and manage user-specific permissions.
Vendor Communication
Send professional, consistent PDF POs auto-populated with vendor contact data.
Dimensional Inventory Specs
Specify dimensions and requirements for inventory directly on POs.
Acknowledgements & Commit Dates
Track PO receipts and vendor commit dates, with reporting for acknowledged vs. unacknowledged orders.
Vendor Performance & History
Track supplier scorecards, delivery performance, and purchase history by product, buyer, or vendor.
Outsource POs
Attach subcontractor POs to one or more work orders, and meet vendor minimums across multiple jobs.
Pass-Through Costing
Allocate subcontracting costs directly to the consuming work orders.
Partial Receipts & Backorders
Receive partial shipments and keep remainder quantities open on backorder.
Auto-Close POs
Close PO lines automatically on full receipt, and close entire POs when all lines are complete.
Non-Inventory Purchasing
Place POs for services or indirect items, tracked through to vouchering.
AP Voucher Integration
Link vendor PO line items directly to accounts payable vouchering.
Material Demand Visibility
Generate daily buy lists and identify shortages using forecasts, reorder point values, and live work order requirements.
RFQ & Vendor Comparison
Shop multiple vendors, issue RFQs, and convert quotes into purchase orders with a single click.
Days-Early Metrics
Monitor “days early” allocation metrics to manage cash flow and supplier performance.
Shortage Reporting
Use shortage and late work order reports to project material gaps before they disrupt production.
Multi-Level BOM Fulfillment
Plan purchases and materials against complex, nested bill of materials (BOM) structures.
Why It Matters
Material planning determines whether production runs smoothly or stalls. Without a reliable system, buyers are forced to juggle spreadsheets, chase suppliers, and react to shortages after they happen. Cetec ERP’s MRP engine gives manufacturers a live picture of supply and demand, linking purchasing, inventory, and production in one place. By generating daily buy lists, flagging shortages in advance, and tying POs directly to work orders, it ensures that materials arrive when needed without tying up excess cash in stock. The result is fewer surprises, better use of capital, and confidence that your supply chain is aligned with production.