________ is an application that plans the need for materials and inventories of materials used in the manufacturing process.
A)Enterprise resource planning
B)Product inventory planning
C)Materials requirements planning
D)Materials delivery planning

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Materials requirements planning (MRP) is specifically designed to plan the need for materials and inventories of materials used in the manufacturing process. It is an essential tool to ensure that the right materials are available at the right time to support production. Option A, Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a broader system that includes several modules, including MRP. Option B, Product inventory planning, is a generic term that could encompass various planning activities related to inventory, but not necessarily focused on materials for manufacturing. Option D, Materials delivery planning, is a process to ensure the delivery of materials to the production site, but it does not encompass the material requirements planning process.

________ Is an Application That Plans the Need for Materials