http://vivmopro.com Recent blog posts from my shop. en-US Understanding capacity calculation is vital for optimizing operations. In a factory, for instance, producing one widget in 5 minutes theoretically yields 96 widgets in 8 hours. Accurate assessment empowers efficient production and sustainable growth in competitive markets. Sat, 20 Apr 2024 18:48:17 -0400 https://vivmopro.com/post/1258409073888/understanding-manufacturing-capacity-a https://vivmopro.com/post/1258409073888/understanding-manufacturing-capacity-a?pub=1713653297 Both MRP calculation and Kanban systems offer valuable tools for managing inventory and production processes, each with its own strengths and considerations. Sat, 06 Apr 2024 09:27:19 -0400 https://vivmopro.com/post/1254831998850/comparing-mrp-calculation-and-kanban https://vivmopro.com/post/1254831998850/comparing-mrp-calculation-and-kanban?pub=1712410039 Discover the critical role of lead time in materials planning and the importance of balancing risk mitigation with inventory optimization. Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:27:31 -0500 https://vivmopro.com/post/1246519332421/lead-time https://vivmopro.com/post/1246519332421/lead-time?pub=1709501251 In this article, we delve into the age-old debate between Excel and SAP for material requirement planning (MRP), weighing the pros and cons of each to help businesses navigate their decision-making process. Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:20:19 -0500 https://vivmopro.com/post/1240745659632/excel-vs-sap-comparing-material https://vivmopro.com/post/1240745659632/excel-vs-sap-comparing-material?pub=1707628819 Explore the power of the Bill of Materials (BOM) in material planning. Uncover how BOMs drive precision and efficiency in material requirement calculations. Sat, 27 Jan 2024 23:40:33 -0500 https://vivmopro.com/post/1237084949268/bom-your-material-requirement-blueprint https://vivmopro.com/post/1237084949268/bom-your-material-requirement-blueprint?pub=1706416833 Safety stock, a double-edged sword in inventory management, safeguards against supply chain uncertainties but can also burden businesses with additional costs and complexities. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 01:21:55 -0500 https://vivmopro.com/post/1233857496386/benefits-and-drawbacks-of-holding-safety https://vivmopro.com/post/1233857496386/benefits-and-drawbacks-of-holding-safety?pub=1705386115 Excel MRP streamlines material planning in a familiar Excel environment, making it accessible to businesses of all sizes. It boosts efficiency, cuts costs, and ensures precise resource allocation, all without the complexity of traditional MRP software. Sun, 14 Jan 2024 01:04:46 -0500 https://vivmopro.com/post/1233337517214/mastering-material-planning-with-excel https://vivmopro.com/post/1233337517214/mastering-material-planning-with-excel?pub=1705212286