| # Function: Tools Requirements Planning The objective of this function is to generate tool requirements based upon planned orders. In addition, you can use this function to check tools availability. If tools are very expensive and must be used in several places, this functionality can be quite useful. Tools that must be repaired or serviced can be reported as unavailable. Process: Tools requirements planning (code: MPL02a) Assumptions: You can use tools planning for all typologies. However, the frequency at which tools are used, for example, in a job shop environment, is less than in a repetitive environment or mixed-model-flow production. Tools that are used in a lower frequency are often expensive and must be planned for several work centers. This process does not include the planning of tools-maintenance activities. You can find these activities in service-maintenance planning. IT support: LN Planning |