Pothera ERP · MRP and procurement
MRP Software for Indian Manufacturers
Pothera ERP MRP works out what material the production plan needs, nets it against stock in hand and reorder levels, and auto-generates purchase indents. Indents move through multi-level approvals, quotation comparison and landed-cost calculation into purchase orders, with batch and lot tracking from receipt — so stores stop guessing and buyers stop firefighting.
Who it is for: Pothera ERP MRP is built for Indian manufacturers with roughly ₹10–500 crore annual turnover that buy components for BOM-based products and want fewer shortages and less excess stock.
Built by Bsquare Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Noida · part of The Nambiar Group · 25 years in business · 1,000+ manufacturing and trading clients.
MRP in Pothera — at a glance
| Calculates | Requirements from the production plan and BOMs |
|---|---|
| Nets against | Stock in hand and reorder levels |
| Creates | Auto purchase indents |
| Controls | Multi-level approvals, quotation comparison |
| Costs | Landed cost calculation |
| Tracks | Batch and lot from receipt |
Bsquare’s take
“Shortages and excess stock are the same problem seen from two ends: purchase working from yesterday’s plan. MRP fixes it only when the plan, the BOM and the stock live in one system.”
How MRP works in Pothera ERP
- PlanProduction orders and stock targets.
- ExplodeMulti-level BOMs give component requirements.
- NetSubtract stock in hand; apply reorder levels.
- IndentPurchase indents generated automatically.
- Approve and compareMulti-level approvals; supplier quotations compared.
- ReceiveGoods received with batch and lot; landed cost calculated.
Purchase problems and how Pothera ERP handles them
| Problem | How Pothera ERP handles it |
|---|---|
| Line stops for one missing part | MRP indents from the plan and BOM, not from memory |
| Excess and slow-moving stock | Netting against stock in hand and reorder levels; stock ageing and fast/slow analysis |
| Purchases without control | Multi-level approvals |
| Price creep | Quotation comparison before the order |
| True cost unknown | Landed cost calculation |
| Traceability from supplier | Batch and lot tracking at receipt |
Free tool: MRP net-requirement calculator
Enter the order and up to four components. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
| Component | Qty per unit | Scrap % | On hand | On order | Safety stock | Min. order qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Questions to ask any vendor
- Netting: Does MRP net against stock, open orders and reorder levels?
- Scrap: Can scrap allowances be set per component?
- Approvals: How are indents approved and converted to purchase orders?
- Suppliers: How are supplier quotations compared?
- Landed cost: Is freight and duty included in material cost?
Frequently asked questions
What is MRP software?
MRP (material requirements planning) software calculates which materials and components a production plan needs, when, and in what quantity, after netting against stock and open orders, and then raises purchase requirements.
What is the difference between MRP and ERP?
MRP covers material planning for production. ERP covers the whole business — sales, production, MRP, inventory, quality, accounts and HR — on one database. Pothera ERP includes MRP.
How do you calculate MRP net requirements?
Gross requirement = order quantity × quantity per unit × (1 + scrap %). Net requirement = gross requirement + safety stock − stock on hand − stock on order. Round up to the supplier’s minimum order quantity.
Does Pothera ERP generate purchase indents automatically?
Yes. Pothera ERP auto-generates purchase indents based on MRP runs, reorder levels and stock in hand.
Is MRP software useful for small manufacturers?
Yes, once you buy components for BOM-based products. It prevents both shortages and over-buying, which small manufacturers feel quickly in cash flow.
What is landed cost?
Landed cost is the full cost of material at your door — purchase price plus freight, duties, insurance and handling. Pothera ERP calculates it so material cost in production reflects reality.
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See it on your own data
Send us one sales order, its BOM and last month’s production report. We will run them through Pothera ERP in the demo.