APICS-Greater North Jersey Workshop

 April 13, 2017

 “Utilizing MRP in a LEAN Environment: 
The Marriage of MRP and LEAN”

Presenter: Michael D. Ford

 MRP is often referred to as “The Great Enabler” because it allows for large lot sizes, poor yields, and long lead times by planning for those allowances. While it is true that an MRP software system does not encourage LEAN concepts, the reality is that we can effectively implement LEAN initiatives in such a way as to create a successful marriage of the two techniques. In this fashion, MRP retains its role as a planning tool while LEAN provides for the execution on the shop floor.

 This highly interactive, one day workshop will engage participants in the following discussion:

• Appropriate application of the lot sizing and yield calculations
• Data validation for make and buy parts
• Capacity considerations
• Flattening Bills of Material
• Repetitive Manufacturing
• Backflushing
• Engineering Change Orders
• Master Scheduling interaction

This program is appropriate for environments using MRP systems and aspiring to implement LEAN initiatives. It is for system users, administrators and anyone who provides data input to the system OR uses the data output: planning, purchasing, stockroom, shipping/receiving, engineering, cost accounting, production, etc. This will be especially helpful to top management representatives who are responsible for project management, system implementation and training programs.

 Learning Objectives

After completing this workshop, the participant will be able to:

•        Appropriately sequence the lot sizing and yield calculations for their environment
•        Apply a computer algorithm for optimization of lot sizing and yield calculations
•        Calculate lot size minimum, multiple and maximum for an MRP planned order
•        Calculate effective yield for a work order passing through multiple operations
•        Distinguish between scrap and shrinkage parameters
•        Validate MRP input data
•        Determine necessary inputs to sustain rate-based production
•        Understand MRP’s role as a simulation of the physical environment
•        Use MRP software as a planning tool to facilitate LEAN execution
•        Make strategic decisions that enable tactical efficiencies

 The workshop will be held from 8:30 until 5:00 at Cucina Calandra's / Best Western Executive Inn, 216 Route 46 East, Fairfield, NJ 07004. Register by April 6 online at apics-gnj.org. Registration is $399 for APICS members and $499 for non-members.

 Michael D. Ford, CFPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CQA, CRE, CQE, ACPF, CPSM, CSSGB is a Supply Chain Expert with TQM Works Consulting.  He provides innovative solutions, based on 30 years of experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, and consulting.  His work history includes software implementation, business planning, inventory control, distribution planning, and corporate training.  This includes a broad range of experience from ETO (Engineer to Order) to MTS (Make to Stock), as well as non-profits, service, and Department of Defense.

He has presented at over 320 industry events throughout the U.S., Canada, Nigeria, S. Africa and Australia, and has provided over 5,000 hours of classroom training.

 Ford is a 2016 graduate of Binghamton University, earning a M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering.  Ford combines his technical expertise with personal skills, to develop a unique “outside the box” approach to life’s challenges.  He is a charismatic speaker who specializes in delivering training that is “edu-taining.”