Glossary Term: Process Manufacturing MPS/MRP

The person is responsible for managing a specific portion of inventory. They do not necessarily purchase the raw materials themselves.

FDA regulations will enable us to recognize what kinds of electronic records, signatures, and handwritten signatures are trustworthy, reliable, and generally equivalent to paper records and handwritten signatures executed on …

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The need for some formula items is created by the production of other items.

An order for a production batch is an agreement between the buyer and supplier that the buyer will purchase a particular product from the supplier. In return, the supplier agrees …

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A Leadtime which does not change with change in ordered quantity (for example, production setup time, vendor Leadtime)

Demand can be calculated based on sales orders and forecasts.

The number of days after the outer timefence that accommodates items with long lead times. If the due date falls between the outer timefence and the planning horizon, but the …

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A sign which indicates what the standing operating procedure is and where changes can be made.

Leadtime that is proportional to the order quantity. E.g. Leadtime will be longer for 5000 Qty compare to 500 Qty.