Application of Educational Software Packages for MRP Data Processing

Abstract

In the context of modern higher education courses, the use of software packages and tools has become imperative, especially in professional and application-oriented subjects. On the other hand, the contemporary business environment expects young engineers to be innovative in their work, applying current methods, techniques, models, and software tools that contribute to more efficient management. This paper aims to highlight the potential application of various software packages in the domain of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to enhance teaching in the fields of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. The paper focuses on processing MRP data using the software packages WinQSB and POMQM for Windows. Through comparative analysis based on different criteria, a preference is given to one or the other software program. The results showed that WinQSB was preferred in seven out of ten criteria. However, the choice of which program to use is left to the user.