This document provides an overview of material requirements planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP). It defines key concepts in MRP like dependent demand, bills of materials, master production schedules, and gross and net requirements planning. It also describes how MRP is used to calculate material and component needs based on end item demand. Additional topics covered include MRP management, lot sizing techniques, and how ERP systems extend upon MRP capabilities. The objectives of the chapter are also outlined.