Which of the following is not one of the functions of a distribution resource planning system?
A)Forecasting finished-goods inventory requirements.
B)Establishing correct inventory levels at each stocking location.
C)Determining the timing and replenishment of finished-goods inventories.
D)Producing a time-phased set of material, component, and subassembly requirements timed to support an expected build schedule.
E)Planning transportation and scheduling vehicle load.

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Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) systems are primarily focused on the distribution aspect of the supply chain, including forecasting inventory requirements, establishing inventory levels, determining replenishment schedules, and planning transportation. They do not directly deal with the production planning aspects such as producing a time-phased set of material, component, and subassembly requirements, which is more related to Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) or Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

Which of the Following Is Not One of the Functions