A/An _____ system takes a period-by-period set of master production schedule requirements (anticipated or booked customer orders) and produces a time-phased set of material, component, and subassembly requirements timed to support an expected build schedule.

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The description given in the question is of a Materiel Requirements Planning (MRP) system, which takes a set of master production schedule requirements and calculates the materials, components, and subassemblies needed to meet those requirements. Kanban and Just-in-Time are inventory management systems, while Perfect Order is a performance metric. DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) is used to plan inventory replenishment in a supply chain. Therefore, the best choice is MRP.

A/An _____ System Takes a Period-By-Period Set of Master Production