Part 2. The Demand Signal (Planning)
2.1 The Planning Hierarchy
Procurement cannot function if it chases conflicting signals. When Sales forecasts one number, Pr...
2.2 Lead Time Management
Lead time is not a static integer; it is a volatile variable that dictates the horizon of your li...
2.3 Shortage Management (The “Chase” Process)
A shortage is a failure of the planning system. It is an operational emergency that directly thre...
2.4 MRP Parameter Governance
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a deterministic engine. It possesses no intuition. It cal...
2.5 A-Part Control Tower (Critical Parts Management)
The Pareto Principle dominates supply chain physics: 20% of the components create 80% of the risk...
2.6 Schedule Freeze Windows + Change Control
A supply chain cannot execute a moving target. If the production schedule changes daily, or if En...