NetSuite Admin Tip | How to Avoid Slowness on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) run

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a critical process in the manufacturing industry that helps companies manage the materials needed for production. MRP involves determining what materials are needed, how much is needed, and when they are needed to meet production demands. It considers factors like lead times, inventory levels, and production schedules to ensure that materials are available when needed without excess inventory or shortages. MRP helps manufacturers optimize their production processes, minimize costs, and ensure timely delivery of finished products to customers. With this, it is important to keep the MRP running smoothly.

The planning repository refresh typically requires more time to process due to the volume of data it handles within the customer’s account. This can pose a challenge for an industry with a large volume of operations and records.