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+Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning is a formal multi-echelon
+planning and execution method developed by Ms. Carol Ptak and Mr. Chad Smith.
+
+DDMRP combines blended aspects of Material Requirements Planning (MRP),
+Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) with the pull and visibility
+emphases found in Lean and the Theory of Constraints and the variability
+reduction emphasis of Six Sigma.
+
+This method has five sequential components:
+
+#. *Strategic Inventory Positioning*. Answers the question "Given our system
+   and environment, where should we place inventory to have the best
+   protection?" and determines where should decoupling points of inventory be
+   placed.
+
+#. *Buffer Profiles and Levels*. Determine the amount of protection at those
+   decoupling points.
+
+#. *Dynamic Adjustments*. Allow the company to adapt buffers to group and
+   individual part trait changes over time through the use of several types
+   of adjustments.
+
+#. *Demand Driven Planning*. Allow to launch purchase orders (POs),
+   manufacturing orders (MOs) and Transfer Orders (TOs) based on the priority
+   dictated by the buffers.
+
+#. *Visible and Collaborative Execution*. These POs, MOs and TOs have to be
+   effectively managed to synchronize with the changes that often occur within
+   the "execution horizon."
+
+These five components work together to greatly dampen, if not eliminate,
+the nervousness of traditional MRP systems and the bullwhip effect in
+complex and challenging environments.
+
+This approach provides real information about those parts that are
+truly at risk of negatively impacting the planned availability of inventory.
+
+DDMRP sorts the significant few items that require attention from
+the many parts that are being managed. Under the DDMRP approach,
+fewer planners can make better decisions more quickly. That means companies
+will be better able to leverage their working and human capital.
+
+Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning is quickly being adopted
+by a wide variety of leading companies across the world.
+
+Some of the benefits reported by the DDMRP method include:
+
+* High fill rate performance
+* Lead time reductions
+* Inventory reductions, while improving customer service
+* Eliminate costs related to expedite
+* Planners see priorities instead of constantly fighting the conflicting
+  messages of MRP
+
+It is highly recommended to read the book 'Demand Driven Material
+Requirements Planning (DDMRP)' by Carol Ptak and Chad Smith.