Which MRP technique adjusts order release timing based on lead time so receipts occur as planned?

• A. Level production method
• B. Lead-time offset
• C. Load
• D. Line-haul costs

Answer: (B)

The timing of orders is adjusted by offsetting the release date with the lead time so receipts arrive exactly when planned. This lead-time offset shifts the release earlier by the item’s procurement lead time, meaning the order is released the amount of time before the needed date that the lead time requires. For example, if you need the item on the planned date and the lead time is five days, you release the order five days in advance. This ensures the receipt aligns with the schedule, despite the time it takes to obtain and deliver the item. The other concepts focus on producing at a steady rate, balancing capacity, or managing transportation costs, none of which directly control the timing of releases to match planned receipts.