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The closed-loop approach made possible by the capabilities of an MRP system
applies equally to MPS development (reviewed in the discussion of resource require-
ments planning earlier in this chapter) and to MPS implementation. This is illustrated in
Figure 12-7, a logic diagram of the procedures described in this chapter thus far.
FIGURE 12-7 Sources of Demand
MPS
development and
implementation. Consolidation
Schedule of
Factory
Requirements
Product Load
Lot Sizing Leveling
Prospective
Master
Development Product Mix
Production
Schedule
Resource
Requirements
Planning
Resources No
Available?
Yes
Authorized
Modify Master Modify
Production
Schedule
MRP
System
Material Requirements
Capacity
Implementation No Time Plan No
Requirements
Plan
Capacity
Available?
Yes Available?
Yes
Execution
