MRP Software for Accurate Material Planning and Production Control
Reduce shortages, optimize inventory and keep production running smoothly with real-time MRP software fully integrated into QT9 ERP.
Built for manufacturers that need precise material planning, real-time visibility and seamless production coordination.
Plan Materials Better
Automatically forecast demand.
Cut Stock Shortages
Avoid missed builds with proactive inventory planning.
Boost On-Time Delivery
Align production with material availability for timely orders.
Minimize Waste
Prevent over-ordering with precise materials planning.
Sync with Production
Automatically generate work orders based on MRP demand.
Save Time & Costs
Streamline planning processes and reduce manual work.
What is MRP Software?
MRP software, or Material Requirements Planning software, is designed to help manufacturers ensure they have the right materials, in the right quantities, at the right time to meet production demands. It calculates material needs based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, lead times and Bill of Materials (BOM) data, allowing businesses to plan efficiently, minimize waste and optimize production schedules.
QT9 ERP's MRP module continuously analyzes your production schedule, open sales orders, current inventory levels and supplier lead times to generate intelligent purchasing recommendations. The system calculates material requirements down to the component level, accounts for items already on order and tells you precisely when to buy to meet your production deadlines, without overstocking your warehouse.
The result? Lower inventory carrying costs, fewer emergency orders and the confidence that you'll always have the right materials at the right time.
What Makes QT9 ERP's MRP Module Different?
Ease of Use
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Truly automated planningUnlike basic inventory systems that just tell you when materials are low, QT9's MRP module looks ahead across your entire production schedule and proactively plans material needs weeks in advance. |
BOM integrationQT9 understands multi-level bills of materials, sub-assemblies and complex production workflows. MRP automatically explodes BOMs to component level, ensuring you order raw materials, not just finished goods. |
Full supply chain visibilityView your complete supply and demand timeline. See exactly when materials arrive, when jobs consume them and when shortages might occur, all in one comprehensive view. |
Configurable to your businessSet safety stock by item category: Define economic order quantities, minimum purchase amounts and supplier-specific lead times. MRP adapts to how you actually operate. |
Expert professional servicesOur supply chain experts can help you develop a comprehensive supply chain strategy, optimize MRP and forecasting module usage, reduce material costs and lead times, and build custom analytics to monitor performance. |
MRP Software Features for Manufacturers
Discover how QT9’s MRP software helps manufacturers plan materials, align production and respond to demand with real-time accuracy.
Dynamic MRP Engine
Continuously updates requirements based on inventory and demand.
Auto Work Orders
Auto-generate work orders tied to sales and demand plans.
BOM Integration
Pulls exact materials and quantities from BOMs automatically.
Forecasting Tools
Use historical data and trends to forecast future needs.
Real-Time Updates
See instant changes based on order entries or inventory shifts.
Lead Time Control
Account for vendor and production lead times in planning.
Shortage Alerts
Get notified when material levels are too low to meet demand.
Multi-Level Planning
Handle complex assemblies with nested BOMs and dependencies.
Capacity Visibility
Balance material needs with production capacity in one view.
How MRP Software Plans Material Requirements and Generates Purchase Orders
1. Set your parameters once
Configure your planning horizon, safety stock levels by item category, supplier lead times and economic order quantities. These smart defaults work in the background, so you're not reinventing the wheel every time you plan.
2. Let MRP analyze your needs
3. Review smart recommendations
MRP presents clear, actionable reports:
4. Create purchase orders with one click
Generate purchase orders directly from MRP recommendations—no manual data entry, no spreadsheets, no guesswork. The system even supports batch PO creation for maximum efficiency.
Ready to See How QT9 ERP Simplifies MRP?
Material planning shouldn’t require spreadsheets, manual calculations or constant guesswork. QT9 ERP brings demand, inventory, supplier lead times and purchasing together in one system so your team can see exactly what materials are needed and when.
Schedule a demo to see how QT9 ERP’s MRP module helps manufacturers prevent shortages, reduce excess inventory and generate purchase orders faster—with clearer visibility across your entire supply chain.
Everything You Need to Run Manufacturing in One ERP Platform
FAQ: MRP Software
MRP is the process of determining the appropriate types and amounts of materials needed to produce a good and ensuring those materials are available when they are needed for production. The process consists of three primary steps: inventorying materials on hand, identifying what additional materials are needed, and then scheduling their production or purchase so that they arrive on time and in the right place so operations can proceed smoothly.
MRP software calculates the materials needed to meet production plans and customer demand using data from lead times, sales forecasts and production plans to determine the optimal stock levels. With MRP software, companies can easily view production requirements, stock on hand and purchasing or production needs, as well as historical purchasing and production data.
An MRP system can be used in different manners depending on the type of business, its products and its fulfillment approach – make to order or make to stock. For manufacturing, MRP software almost always utilizes a Bill of Materials (BOM) to determine the parts and components a business will need to purchase or manufacture to create a product. A BOM is the ultimate record of the these items. It gives manufacturers and inventory control experts a plan by which to begin gathering materials.
MRP is often a function of an ERP system, working in conjunction with many standard ERP functions, including purchasing, production scheduling, inventory control, BOM management and compliance.
QT9 ERP is a comprehensive MRP software that simplifies material requirements planning by centralizing it with pertinent manufacturing and enterprise-wide functions.
Overall, QT9 ERP improves efficiency and accuracy by centralizing and integrating data and automating operations.
With QT9 ERP you get:
- 17+ modules, including Inventory Control and Supplier Management
- Customer, compliance, supplier and physical inventory web portals
- Lot and serial number inventory control
- Tailored customer support
- Real-time reporting with mobile accessibility
- Seamless integration with QT9 QMS quality and compliance software
Reach out today for a demonstration or to get started with a free trial.
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