Our Successes : Tools : MRP - Focus Consulting

Project	Benefit	Methods
Structured product lines and work centers to implement BPCS MRP and capacity planning system for a paper laminating, printing and finishing operation.	Cut work in process inventories by 66% and reduced overall inventories by 30%.	Kaizen, Flow, JIT, Pull, Level Workload
Installed a spreadsheet-based MRP system for planning a critical long-lead material item, whose lead time increased from 3 weeks to 9 because of a change to off-shore supply for a beverage contract packer.	Eliminated parts shortages, improved control of inventories.	Kaizen, Flow, JIT, Pull
Installed ManMan MRP business system for material and capacity planning. Structured bills of materials, routers, work centers to optimize flow. Introduce "bucket scheduling" to level load shop for stainless steel pressure vessel fabrication plant.	Improved on-time deliveries, through better availability of materials, and effective capacity planning.	Kaizen, Flow, JIT, Pull, Level Workload
Lead data mapping, data ownership projects, and training of users for JDEdwards system implementation. Installed purchasing and inventory modules.	Material requirements were visible to planners and purchasing; reduced stock out situations.	Kaizen, Flow, JIT, Pull