Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Mar-Kov’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software empowers batch manufacturers to stay ahead of demand by connecting real-time inventory, sales, and production schedules. Eliminate stockouts, prevent delays, and automate purchasing with a planning system built for dynamic supply chains. Make faster, data-driven decisions, and keep your operations moving without interruption. 

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What Our Clients Are Saying

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Our formulas are the very foundation of our business and we like knowing they can’t get lost or corrupted, Mar-Kov’s ability to store and instantly access everything from finished goods batch numbers to raw material inventory, and chemical specifications really sold us because it gives us complete control and transparency

Stephanie KellyQuality Manager, Titan Coatings International
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After 10+ years of using the same software, we were very reluctant to change. With Mar-Kov, things have worked out better than expected – we replaced all the functionality we had under our old software and have added new capabilities as well. Now we are in a really good place

John DalyPresident of Surfacelogix
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With Mar-Kov, we’re more in the loop and more informed about our business and manufacturing processes. Mar-Kov has more data which is better because it provides insights and answers if anyone in management has a question.

Lucas BerryDirector of Operations, Acrylux Paint Mfg. Co

MRP Features That Keep You Ahead of the Curve

Rapid Response to Market Changes

  • Instantly re-plans when forecasts, orders, or supply conditions shift. 
  • Handles promotional surges, seasonal swings, and product launches with ease. 
  • Enables agile decision-making with live supply and demand data. 
  • Simulates scenarios to assess impact before committing changes. 
  • Coordinates cross-department responses for faster execution. 
  • Protects margins by aligning procurement, production, and sales strategies.
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End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

  • Tracks materials seamlessly from supplier to production line. 
  • Incorporates lead times of raw materials and production to ensure no missed deadlines. 
  • Monitors lead times, vendor performance, and quality metrics in real time. 
  • Flags bottlenecks or shortages before they impact schedules. 
  • Consolidates data from multiple suppliers, carriers, and warehouses. 
  • Tracks Supplier approvals and certifications for smoother audits. 
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Real-Time, Demand-Driven MRP

  • Instantly adjusts to changes in sales orders, forecasts, and inventory levels. 
  • Balances actual customer demand against forecast projections for accuracy. 
  • Eliminates overproduction and costly stockouts through precise planning. 
  • Updates material requirements dynamically as production progresses. 
  • Integrates live data from sales, procurement, and warehouse systems. 
  • Alerts you when a customer order on minimum inventory are at risk.
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Shelf-Life & Expiry-Aware Scheduling

  • Prioritizes raw materials and ingredients by expiration date. 
  • Plans production to minimize waste, spoilage, and costly rework. 
  • Ensures compliance with food safety, pharma, or chemical regulations. 
  • Automatically rotates stock based on FIFO/FEFO rules. 
  • Tracks expiry risk at every stage from receiving to finished goods. 
  • Adjusts schedules when supplier delays threaten shelf-life targets. 
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Barcode-Enforced Workflows

99.9%

Inventory accuracy year over year

2X

Production without hiring additional staff

30%

Improvements in margins

60

Seconds to run a mock recall

12

Months ROI

Ready to plan with confidence and agility? 

Drive Growth with These Key Business Benefits

1

Smarter, Demand-Driven Planning

Use real-time sales, inventory, and forecast data to drive your decisions. Eliminate guesswork and build reliable, responsive plans.
2

Fewer Stockouts and Rush Orders

Trigger replenishment automatically. Avoid costly delays and emergency orders with proactive inventory control.
3

Seamless Scheduling Integration

Link material planning directly to your production schedule. Ensure everything you need is ready when it’s needed - no delays, no disruptions.
4

Faster, Streamlined Purchasing

Automate purchase order creation with rule-based logic and vendor preferences. Save time and reduce manual errors.
5

Greater Supply Chain Agility

Adapt to changes faster with real-time visibility into constraints like labor, equipment, and lead times.
6

Ready for ERP and QuickBooks

Integrate seamlessly with QuickBooks or your existing ERP system. Keep purchasing, planning, and financials in sync without double entry.

Expertise Across Industries

Food 

Plan around shelf life and seasonal surges. Prevent spoilage and eliminate last-minute ingredient runs.

Ice Cream 

Coordinate specialty packaging and cold chain ingredient delivery based on seasonal demand swings.

Chemicals 

Align volatile material sourcing with regulated storage constraints. Avoid overages and ensure safe, compliant planning.

Cosmetics 

Sync low-MOQ ingredients and packaging across internal sites and contract manufacturers.

Pharmaceuticals 

Ensure timely delivery of excipients and APIs for validated production windows. Minimize holding costs and compliance risks.

Beverages 

Support high-speed production with accurate material planning tied to promos and ingredient availability.

Alcohol 

Forecast procurement based on aging cycles, seasonality, and shipping restrictions.

Commercial Bakery 

Align daily production with timely ingredient deliveries. Avoid delays from flour, yeast, or dairy shortages.

Dietary Supplements 

Plan by formula and label claim requirements. Adjust for potency variation and multi-supplier lead times.

Paints & Coatings 

Manage planning between one-off custom jobs and core product lines. Control material waste and short shelf life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mar-Kov MRP support make-to-stock and make-to-order models? 

Yes. You can plan using actual customer orders, forecasts, or a hybrid, ideal for custom runs and high-volume production. 

Can I automate purchase order creation? 

Absolutely. Mar-Kov auto-generates POs based on your inventory rules, BOM requirements, and preferred vendor settings. 

Can MRP take labor and machine capacity into account? 

Yes. You’ll get real-time costing insights, including ingredients, labor, and packaging as you build or modify a formula. This helps you catch cost overruns before they hit the production floor.

Will Mar-Kov MRP integrate with QuickBooks or our ERP?

Yes. Mar-Kov connects easily with QuickBooks and other ERP systems, keeping procurement and financial planning fully aligned. 

Can I see all open orders, inbound inventory, and shortages in one view? 

Yes. Mar-Kov gives you a centralized dashboard to view POs, expected receipts, stock levels, and upcoming production needs in real time.