In order to schedule deliveries, Minimotors's suppliers need detailed information about when parts are needed. Minimotors will purchase a computer application that will link its operation to sales forecasts to make sure needed parts and supplies are available at the right time to meet customer demands. This planning system is known as
A) materials requirement planning (MRP).
B) program evaluation and review technique (PERT).
C) minimum daily requirements scheduling (MDRS).
D) sales-based requirements forecasting (SBRF).

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MRP is a computer-based planning system that uses sales forecasts to make sure needed parts and materials are available at the right time and place.

In Order to Schedule Deliveries, Minimotors's Suppliers Need Detailed Information