What procurement proposals can be generated during the MRP run?

The procurement proposals that can be generated during the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) run primarily include purchase requisitions. A purchase requisition serves as an internal document requesting the purchasing department to procure specific materials or services. It is created based on the MRP’s analysis of inventory levels, forecasts, and demands, ensuring that adequate stock is available to meet production needs.

In the context of MRP, when certain conditions—like stock levels falling below minimum thresholds or anticipated future demands—are detected, the system generates purchase requisitions to facilitate the procurement process. These requisitions signify the need for acquiring materials and set off the purchasing activities required to replenish stock.

While schedule lines and planned orders are relevant in the broader spectrum of procurement and production planning, they do not represent proposals specifically generated for purchasing during the MRP run. Schedule lines relate to specifying quantities and delivery dates for goods over time, while planned orders pertain to internal production needs rather than external procurement requests. Quantity contracts also fall under a different category as they are agreements specifying terms for future delivery of goods but are not generated directly as proposals during the MRP process.

Thus, understanding the role of purchase requisitions within MRP helps clarify why this is the correct choice.