Does HublerX replace the ERP's MRP module?

No. HublerX sits above the ERP and reads the MRP position continuously. It does not replace SAP MRP or Oracle planning — it helps surface gaps that the overnight batch run misses and coordinates the response across planning, procurement, and production.

How does HublerX know a supplier has delayed?

HublerX can read confirmed delivery dates from open POs in the ERP and compare them against production requirement dates. Where supplier portals or EDI feeds are connected, it can also read updated ETAs directly from the supplier's confirmation.

What happens if the shortage cannot be resolved in time?

HublerX surfaces replanning options — swap the work order sequence, pull forward a non-affected WO, or defer — so the planner acts on a recommendation rather than a blank page. The downstream impact on logistics and commercial is also flagged at the same time.

Which industries does this apply to?

Material shortage prevention is relevant across any manufacturing operation with multi-SKU production and supplier dependencies — Food, FMCG, Automotive, and Chemical are the most common. The workflow is the same; the materials and supplier dynamics differ.

Material Shortage Prevention

Material Shortage Prevention

HublerX monitors material availability against confirmed production schedules in real time — surfacing shortages before they stop the line, not after.