Implementation of Material Requirements Planning: Safety Lead Times

Abstract

This article presents the results of a simulation study of implementation practices for material requirements planning systems. In particular, the role of safety lead times in ensuring effective delivery performance is analysed and some general guidelines are suggested.

Citation

Melnyk, S.A. and Piper, C.J. (1981), "Implementation of Material Requirements Planning: Safety Lead Times", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 52-61. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb054675