1
A case study of the benefits and problems of a company that has introduced Material Requirements Planning (MRP) | |
Author | Watcharinpan Noypayak |
Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-92-34 |
Subject(s) | Materials management |
Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration. |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-92-34 |
Abstract | Despite the increaRed attention recently to material requirements planning (MRP) in the manufacturing of Thailand. However, successful MRP requires the manufactmfag organization to be integrated with a formal Rystem. It requires discipline; procedural reform is necessary to make the members believable. This study focuses its attention on the benefits and the problems of MRP system. Based on ft. syntheRis study of the assumption and prerequisite of MRP and its logic, a model reflects to the benefits and the problems of MRP. Siam Kubota Diesel Co.,Ltd. was selected to study the benefits obtained and problems arising and using of MRP. From the case study, it has been found that management style and effectiveness of human resource management have a major influence in obtaining the benefits and reducing the problems. Recommendations have been proposed based on the finding to increase the benefits. Based on the experience during the conduct of this case study, some recommendatfons for furthm studies have also been made. |
Year | 1992 |
Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-92-34 |
Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
School | School of Management (SOM) |
Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration in International Business (Publication code = SM) |
Chairperson(s) | Soegaard, R. |
Examination Committee(s) | Romanathan, K.;Bohez, Erik L.J. |
Scholarship Donor(s) | Japan. |
Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1992. |