A Quick Look at Requirements Planning & Scheduling
Frontier’s Manufacturing Management Software offers comprehensive solutions that can improve your requirements planning and scheduling processes. Make-to-order manufacturers can particularly benefit from its just-in-time manufacturing principles, advanced production scheduling tools, and automated material ordering and payments.
Here’s a glimpse into some key features and benefits you can realize from Frontier’s Manufacturing Management Software.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Frontier’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) feature is integral to its manufacturing management software. Our complete MRP system offers your company precision demand forecasting and material planning. Since it integrates with Frontier ERP, you can instantly reduce errors and receive updates on specifications or order changes!
The MRP component facilitates proactive material planning by analyzing past inventory records and forecasting upcoming material needs. Frontier MRP supports Kan-Ban-based material planning and can initiate purchase orders too. That way you get your raw materials and components on time for production and potentially reduce customer lead times.
Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
Frontier’s Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) complements the MRP system by focusing on the distribution of completed goods. Fully integrated with Frontier ERP, DRP supports real-time updates and efficient distribution planning to improve supply chain efficiency. By analyzing demand patterns and coordinating distribution schedules, DRP minimizes stockouts and overstock situations. It can even help you manage inventory levels across multiple locations.
Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)
Choose Frontier’s Manufacturing Management Software to streamline your operations and boost production efficiency.
Frontier’s Capacity Requirments Planning (CRP) supports both rough-cut and detailed capacity planning. This allows your business to manage capacity constraints effectively. CRP also integrates with Frontier ERP’s sales order processing, material planning, and production scheduling, giving you flexibility and control over your manufacturing operations.
Re-Order Point (ROP)
The Reorder Point (ROP) application within Frontier ERP is designed to optimize inventory management. It automatically calculates suggested inventory reorder points based on historical order data and forecasts. It even maintains the information at both the product and plant/warehouse levels. Automatic generation of suggested purchase orders ensures that inventory levels are kept at optimal points, preventing stockouts and overstock situations.
Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
Frontier’s Master Production Scheduling (MPS) lets you define your own rules to manage your production backlogs and meet customer commitments. Our integrated iSchedule application uses real-time ERP data, allowing you to generate schedules across multiple lines and plants. With iSchedule, you can easily plan assembly lines, feeder cells, and subassembly areas efficiently, ensuring error-free workflows.
Why Use Frontier’s Manufacturing Management Software?
1. Improved Efficiency and Reduced Lead Times
Frontier ERP’s integrated modules streamline manufacturing processes, from production planning to material ordering and service management. This reduces lead times, enabling you to fulfill customer orders more quickly and efficiently. Real-time data access and automated processes minimize delays and ensure that your production schedules are adhered to.
2. Enhanced Inventory Management
Frontier’s MRP, DRP, and ROP features ensure that materials are available when you need them. This helps you reduce the risk of production halts due to material shortages. By maintaining optimal inventory levels, you can minimize carrying costs and avoid the pitfalls of overstocking.
3. Better Resource Utilization
Frontier Manufacturing Management Software’s capacity planning module helps you make the most of your resources. By managing capacity constraints, you can increase productivity, leading to overall efficiency in your manufacturing processes.
4. Real-Time Decision Making
The integration of real-time data across various modules enables you to make informed decisions quickly. Whether it’s adjusting production schedules or managing inventory, having up-to-date information ensures that you can respond faster to changing demands and challenges.
5. Scalability and Flexibility
Frontier’s Manufacturing Management Software is designed to grow with your business. As a custom manufacturer, your needs may evolve as your business changes. Frontier’s modular approach allows you to add or modify functionalities as required.
Conclusion
Frontier’s Manufacturing Management Software offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and service quality of your company. Adopting Frontier’s advanced manufacturing tools is a smart choice that will greatly improve your manufacturing processes. Would you like to learn more? Let us know!
