A DRP system is usually coupled with a _____ system in an attempt to manage the flow and timing of both inbound materials and outbound finished goods.

A) Kanban
B) VMI/consignment
C) MRP
D) JIT

A DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) system is focused on managing the flow of finished goods to meet customer demand, while an MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) system is focused on managing the flow of raw materials and components needed for production. By combining these two systems, an organization can better align their production and distribution processes, ensuring that they have the right materials available at the right time to meet demand for their finished goods. Kanban and JIT (Just-In-Time) are both inventory management systems that can be used in conjunction with DRP and MRP, but they are not directly involved in managing inbound and outbound materials flow. VMI/consignment is a supplier management strategy, not a production or distribution planning system.