Distribution resource planning

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Distribution resource planning (DRP) is a method used in business administration for planning orders within a supply chain. DRP enables the user to set certain inventory control parameters (like a safety stock) and calculate the time-phased inventory requirements. This process is also commonly referred to as ''distribution requirements planning''.

DRP uses several variables:
*the required quantity of product needed at the beginning of a period
*the constrained quantity of product available at the beginning of a period
*the recommended order quantity at the beginning of a period
*the backordered demand at the end of a period
*the on-hand inventory at the end of a period

DRP needs the following information:
*the demand in a future period
*the scheduled receipts at the beginning of a period
*the on-hand inventory at the beginning of a period
*the safety stock requirement for a period

See also

* Distribution (business)
* Document automation for supply chain and logistics
* Supply chain management

References

Feigin, G.E., Katircioglu, K., Yao, D.D.: ''Distribution Resource Planning systems: a critique and enhancement.''

Supply chain management

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