Material Management

"Materials management is the branch of logistics that deals with the tangible components of a supply chain. Specifically, this covers the acquisition of spare parts and replacements, quality control of purchasing and ordering such parts, and the standards involved in ordering, shipping, and warehousing the said parts. The goal of materials management is to consolidate and efficiently handle core services. It creates truck deliveries and service vehicle routes that reduce conflicts for vehicles and pedestrins. Delivery sites and loading docks are more effective and reduce redundancy. Cost is reduced when it comes to solid and hazardous when it comes to solid and hazardous waste removal, storae, and recycling. Utility infrastructure and service equipment relocation can improve aesthetics. The book endeavours to provide all requirements of students and teachers to enable them to achieve success in materials management and related activities. If it proves to be of little value to the readers, all efforts and hardships of the author will amply be awarded. "