Know what to make before you run out
Material requirements planning tells you exactly what to produce and what to buy — based on real orders, current stock, and supplier lead times. No more guessing.
New to MRP? Read our complete guide to MRP software — what it does, how to evaluate it, and what it costs.
300+ manufacturers · From $199/month · 30-day money-back guarantee
Run your MRP in one click
Brahmin analyzes your open sales orders, current stock levels, production schedule, and vendor lead times — then tells you exactly what to make and buy, and when. Generate the work orders and POs directly from the MRP output.
- Reads from live orders, stock, and open POs
- Factors in lead times and safety stock
- One click to generate all work orders and POs
- Run anytime — takes seconds, not hours
| Item | Action | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Maple Granola | Make | 1,000 lbs |
| Organic Rolled Oats | Buy | 800 lbs |
| Maple Syrup | Buy | 200 L |
| Sunflower Oil | Buy | 40 gal |
Projected shortages
42 L
200 L
Mar 12
28 gal
40 gal
Mar 15
8 lbs
12 lbs
Mar 20
See shortages before they stop production
Brahmin flags materials that will run short before your next production run — with enough lead time to actually do something about it. You see what you are missing, how much you need, and when you need it by.
- Projected shortage alerts by item and date
- Shows gap between current stock and what is needed
- Lead time-aware — alerts fire with enough time to order
- Link directly from alert to create a PO
Plan ahead with scenario modeling
Ask "what if we get that big order?" before it arrives. Brahmin lets you model demand scenarios — increase volume by 30%, add a new SKU, or plan for a seasonal spike — and shows you exactly what you would need to buy and make.
- Scenario planning with custom volume multipliers (coming soon)
- Forecast based on historical sales patterns
- Project inventory levels by day or week
- Safety stock settings per item
Scenario — +30% demand
If you get 30% more orders next month...
Here is what you would need to buy and make
Additional production runs
3 work orders
Extra raw materials needed
+$4,200 in POs
Earliest you could ship
Mar 22
Capacity utilization
87% (was 67%)
Everything included in MRP & forecasting
"Brahmin syncs to all our systems and handles batch tracking, order capture, and fulfillment — everything we need in one place."
Ryan
Chugach Chocolates
Frequently asked questions
What is MRP and how does it work in Brahmin?
MRP (material requirements planning) calculates what materials you need, how many, and when — based on your sales orders, bills of materials, and current inventory. In Brahmin, MRP runs automatically: enter a sales order, and the system explodes your BOMs, checks stock, and generates planned purchase orders for any shortages.
Do I need to run MRP manually or does it update automatically?
Brahmin updates material requirements automatically when you create or change sales orders. You can also run MRP on demand to see net requirements across all open orders at any time.
Can Brahmin handle both make-to-stock and make-to-order production?
Yes. Brahmin supports both workflows. Make-to-stock manufacturers can set target inventory levels and trigger production when stock drops below thresholds. Make-to-order manufacturers can tie production directly to incoming sales orders.
How long does it take to set up MRP in Brahmin?
Most manufacturers are running MRP within 3-6 weeks of starting with Brahmin. Setup involves importing your items, building your bills of materials, and connecting your sales channels. Our team handles onboarding and data migration.
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