Material Requirements Planning
Never run out of materials. Never overstock. IRIS MRP uses AI-powered demand forecasting and real-time inventory data to ensure the right materials arrive at the right time.
The IRIS MRP module transforms material planning from a manual, error-prone process into an intelligent, automated system. It combines demand forecasting, multi-level BOM explosion, and real-time inventory tracking to generate precise, time-phased material plans that keep production running without excess stock.
By integrating directly with APS for production schedules, MES for real-time consumption data, and WMS for warehouse inventory, MRP calculations always reflect the true state of your operations. No more planning in a vacuum — every material decision is grounded in live data.
The result: fewer stockouts, lower inventory carrying costs, stronger supplier relationships, and the confidence that production will never stop waiting for materials.
Capabilities
Material Planning, Reinvented
From demand forecasting to procurement automation — a complete material planning system that keeps your supply chain in sync with production.
Demand Forecasting
AI-driven demand forecasting that combines historical data, seasonal patterns, and market signals to predict material needs with high accuracy.
BOM Management
Multi-level bill of materials with version control, effectivity dates, and engineering change management. Support for configurable and phantom BOMs.
Inventory Optimization
Dynamic safety stock calculations, reorder point management, and ABC/XYZ classification to keep the right materials in the right quantities.
Procurement Automation
Auto-generate purchase requisitions based on net requirements. Vendor selection, lead time tracking, and purchase order management in one flow.
Supply Chain Visibility
End-to-end visibility from supplier to shop floor. Track inbound shipments, monitor lead times, and identify supply risks before they impact production.
Net Requirements Calculation
Explode demand through multi-level BOMs, net against on-hand inventory and open orders, and generate time-phased material plans automatically.
Material Analytics
Track material consumption, forecast accuracy, supplier performance, and inventory turns. Identify waste and optimize your material strategy.
Production Order Planning
Convert planned orders into production orders with full material reservation, component availability checks, and capacity verification.
AI-Powered
Forecasting That Gets Smarter Every Cycle
IRIS AI analyzes consumption patterns, supplier behavior, and market signals to make your material plans more accurate with every planning run.
- Forecasts material demand using machine learning models trained on your historical consumption and production data
- Detects supply risk early by monitoring supplier lead time trends and flagging potential shortages
- Optimizes safety stock levels dynamically based on demand variability, lead time uncertainty, and service level targets
- Recommends order consolidation opportunities to reduce procurement costs and minimize freight expenses
- Identifies slow-moving and obsolete inventory and suggests disposition strategies
Connected
Supply Chain Meets Shop Floor
MRP connects your supply chain to production reality — ensuring material plans are always grounded in live operational data.
Production schedules from APS drive material requirements timing. MRP ensures materials are available exactly when the schedule needs them.
Real-time material consumption from MES updates MRP inventory positions. Scrap and yield variances automatically adjust future requirements.
Warehouse stock levels, inbound receipts, and material movements flow directly into MRP calculations for accurate net requirements.
Quality inspection results affect material availability. Rejected lots trigger automatic re-procurement through MRP.
Right materials. Right time. Right cost.
See how IRIS MRP can optimize your material planning and procurement.