What term describes the line on the master schedule grid that shows the anticipated build schedule for items assigned to the master scheduler?

• A. Master schedule
• B. Master production schedule (MPS)
• C. MRP
• D. CRP

Answer: (B)

The line described on the master schedule grid is the master production schedule line, the MPS. This line represents the time-phased plan of how much product should be built in each period for items under the master scheduler’s responsibility. It turns demand and forecast into an actionable production plan, providing the specific quantities and timing needed to meet projected need while guiding how capacity and inputs are allocated.

Think of the master schedule as the overall plan, while the MPS line is the actual production plan for those items, shown period by period. MRP and CRP are separate processes that use the MPS as input—MRP translates the MPS into component requirements, and CRP assesses the capacity needed to execute the MPS.