What Are the Differences and Similarities Among Material Requirements Planning

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Essay

What are the differences and similarities among material requirements planning, manufacturing resource planning, and enterprise resource planning systems?

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Definitions:

Input Retarder

A device used in heavy-duty vehicle transmissions to reduce speed through resistance, typically using the engine's powertrain.

Downshifting

The process of shifting a vehicle's transmission down to a lower gear to increase power or decelerate.

Forward Clutches

Components in an automatic transmission that engage specific gear sets to facilitate forward movement of a vehicle.