Manufacturing Education and Systems, Inc.

"MRP Boot Camp" Workshop

We’ve had numerous requests for a one-day MRP workshop and here it is! This workshop is available on-site or via webcast. This course will improve your material managment processes and software use. In this workshop you’ll gain a solid understanding of the mechanics of MRP and its relationship to other manufacturing processes and organizations. Attendees will receive an understanding of production planning, master production scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, shop floor control and MRP. This workshop is intended for material planners, production control, inventory planners, management, team leaders, purchasing and shop supervisors.

MRP Boot Camp Web Cast

Since 2008, we have been conducting our MRP Boot Camp course via monthly web cast!

Teleconference Course Schedule:
Dates: March 6, 7, 8, 2012
Time: 10:00am - Noon - Central Time
Registration deadline: Friday, February 24, 2012

On-site MRP Boot Camp Courses

Attendees will learn how to analyze the material planning process to identify and solve problems. You’ll learn how to select lot sizes and lot sizing methods to optimize inventory levels and reduce shortages and late deliveries. We’ll review the importance of lead times and the affect that queue time and setup time have on inventory and on-time shipments. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of company ERP systems and methods to improve operational performance.

Presented by Gene Brockmeier, this highly informative workshop is based on Gene's 30 years of in-depth MRP experience and provides attendees with a solid understanding of the business, software and data management processes which support accurate material planning. In-class exercises provide a detailed understanding of the mechanics of MRP and the relationship with support activities. The workshop also includes a review of the organizational and software processes which support MRP. We'll also cover critical the day to day activities needed in an MRP environment. Also covered are Bills of Materials (BOM's), data conversion and the affects of lot sizes, order quantity conversions and order multiples.

To schedule a workshop for company please contact us at (316) 655-8748 or email us

Here's what attendees had to say about our MRP Boot Camp Workshop:

“I did enjoy your class, thank you very much. I was wondering if you would be available to give a similar class to more people from my organization.”
"I also would like to say that your class really gave me a lot of insight on how MRP works. Your class gave real life examples and in laymen terms. I knew absolutely nothing about MRP entering your class and left really feeling that I learned something."
“Thank you for the great overview session.”

Questions or Comments: Contact us! or phone (316) 655-8748
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