Requirement Calculation

• Optimise inventory and production with requirement calculation
• Continuous overview of raw material, component and production needs
• direct MES accounts for stock levels, purchase orders and planned production
• Real-time forecasts and order proposals
• Reduce waste and avoid shortages of production inputs

Requirement calculation in direct MES provides accurate assessments of raw material and production needs. The module considers stock levels, planned production orders, forecasts and purchase orders. This ensures you have the right materials available when needed, keeping production running without interruption.

What requirement calculation enables

Requirement calculation helps optimise both production planning and inventory control. It continuously calculates material needs based on product structures and forecasts. The system generates order proposals with recommended quantities and supplier selections, factoring in lead times to maintain a stable material flow.

For example, the system can calculate the need for in-house semi-finished goods and automatically generate internal production orders. This improves flow on the shop floor and helps avoid bottlenecks.

How direct MES supports you

direct MES gives you full visibility of all required inputs throughout production. You stay in control of what needs to be ordered, what needs to be produced and when. The module sends order proposals directly to your ERP system for fast and accurate purchasing.

The system also incorporates future sales forecasts, allowing production to be aligned with expected demand. This reduces the risk of both overproduction and material shortages.

With requirement calculation in direct MES, you gain better planning, fewer disruptions and a smoother, more efficient production flow.