A "demand-pull" system, often described as a materials requirement planning system, focuses first on the forecasted amount and timing of finished goods and then determines the demand for materials components and subassemblies at each of the prior stages of production.

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A "demand-pull" system is not the same as a materials requirement planning (MRP) system. Demand-pull focuses on actual demand to trigger production, while MRP is a "push" system based on forecasts.

A "Demand-Pull" System, Often Described as a Materials Requirement Planning