<P> There are two outputs and a variety of messages / reports: </P> <Ul> <Li> Output 1 is the "Recommended Production Schedule ." This lays out a detailed schedule of the required minimum start and completion dates, with quantities, for each step of the Routing and Bill Of Material required to satisfy the demand from the master production schedule (MPS). </Li> <Li> Output 2 is the "Recommended Purchasing Schedule ." This lays out both the dates on which the purchased items should be received into the facility and the dates on which the purchase orders or blanket order release should occur in order to match the production schedules . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Output 1 is the "Recommended Production Schedule ." This lays out a detailed schedule of the required minimum start and completion dates, with quantities, for each step of the Routing and Bill Of Material required to satisfy the demand from the master production schedule (MPS). </Li> <Li> Output 2 is the "Recommended Purchasing Schedule ." This lays out both the dates on which the purchased items should be received into the facility and the dates on which the purchase orders or blanket order release should occur in order to match the production schedules . </Li>

At which step in mrp ii are requirements for component parts and sub-assemblies determined