Introduction to Materials Management
Logistics or material management (MM) basically handles the processes of procurement to payments, from inventory management through final receipt of invoices and verification process. This includes overseeing a placement and movement of related tangible items. The basic elements associated with materials management are quality control and inventory management. Some analysts consider spare parts as one of the major elements as well. Materials management is vital in huge production and distribution environments. The prime objective of this type of management is to maximize quality service and to minimize the cost; to be able to fulfill customer demands at required place and ...