Book Contents Structure of Essentials of Materials Management
A book on material management would typically include chapters covering the following key areas: Introduction to Material Management, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Purchasing, Inventory Control, Quality Control, Vendor Management, Supply Chain Management, Material Handling and Storage, Cost Analysis, and relevant case studies and applications ; with each section diving deeper into specific aspects like forecasting, demand planning, stock optimization, supplier selection, and performance metrics within the material flow process. Detailed Structure: Chapter 1: Introduction to Material Management Definition and Importance of Material Management Material Management Objectives Material Flow within an Organization Key Functions of Material Management Chapter 2: Material Requirements Planning (MRP) MRP Concepts and Terminology Bill of Materials (BOM) Inventory Status Reporting MRP Calculation and Scheduling Chapter 3: Purchasing Management Su...