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Johnny Bennett, President of Flashy Flashers, Inc. (FFI) produces automotive electrical components supplying an estimate of 95 stores that sell auto parts (Krajewski, L., Malhotra, M., & Ritzman, L., 2013). FFI has grown since initial existence, employing 125 administrative and managerial personnel as well as 900 staff. During FFI’s growth, two products have become the staple of firm due to increased demand, the headlamp and sidelamp. Due to the increased in sales, the decision was made to install an MRP system with the future goal of transferring to an ERP system. Although the MRP system was working, the decision was made to find a system that would exceed expectations.

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The analysis indicates that the MRP report shows a shortage. The shortages were resulting from having poor timing with the scheduled releases. By moving forward promptly, the scheduled receipt will document the information so that the imbalances can be corrected. There is no indication if the scheduled receipt could be pushed through quicker. FFI also has a concern as there is no formal plan is in place to ensure that the MRP is being used efficiently. There are also complaints from the shop supervisor that there is no certainty when it comes to scheduled receipts. As the concerns arise the MRP system was put in place to alleviate the problems in knowing that the system has more advantages. An advantage of the MRP system is that it allows scheduling the proper amount of staff according to the demand. The analysis shows that FFI worked together in obtaining information regarding the concerns to develop a strategy and acknowledged that the company needs to take the MRP system a step further. Appendix 1 will provide an overall view of the planned order release schedule and MRP records for both the Headlamps and Sidelamp.

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