Need date:
"The date when an item is required for its intended use. In an MRP system, this date is calculated by a BOM explosion of a schedule and the netting of available inventory against that requirement. "

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Definitions of terms related to Need date:

• Completion date
• Due date
• Effectivity date
• Finish date
• promise date
• Release date
• Start date