Assignment: Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP Application
Choose between the two options and answer the short answer questions under your choice in at least 300-words each.
Option 1: SPEDE Technologies
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1. Which modules show direct interfaces with ERP on the SPEDE Plant Diagram? (Note: this answer can be less than 200words)
2. What is the importance of a direct interface for these two modules?
3. Comment on the importance for customer use of ERP and supplier use of ERP.
Option 2: Defiance Metal Products
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1. Take the virtual tour at Defiance Metal Products. How would their MRP system facilitate the material purchase process?
2. Does the use of manufacturing cells help or hurt the interface with their MRP system? Why?
3. What can Defiance track with their MRP system that will NOT be sold to customers? What is the value of using their MRP system in this way?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.