Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT an input to material requirements planning?

Master production schedule
Bills of material
Sales forecasts
Inventory status

The correct answer is: Sales forecasts

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) relies on several critical inputs to effectively manage inventory and production schedules. The master production schedule is an essential input as it outlines what products need to be produced, when, and in what quantities. Bills of material provide detailed descriptions of the individual components that make up a finished product, which is crucial for determining the exact materials required for production. Inventory status informs MRP of the current stock levels of items, helping to identify what materials need to be ordered or produced. Sales forecasts do play a significant role in broader supply chain planning and demand management processes; however, they are not directly used as inputs for MRP. MRP focuses primarily on the planning aspect based on actual production schedules and existing inventory rather than projected sales or market demand. Thus, while sales forecasts help inform production strategies overall, they are not a direct input into the MRP system.