425Glossary
space, shipping/receiving areas, quarantine areas, hold areas, and so
on. The layout will also indicate any proposed areas for expansion
and development.
mapping: a method used to look at the complexity of the extended enterprise
value chain. Mapping details the manufacturing process, transpor-
tation, and other factors that go into component production.
material condition modier: one of three modiers that further dene the
tolerance of a feature in relation to its acceptable size limits.
material requirement planning (MRP): a computerized system used to
determine the quantity and timing requirements for materials used
in a production operation. MRP systems use: (1) a master produc-
tion schedule; (2) a bill of materials listing ev ...