what is materials management
the concept of having one department responsible for the flow of materials, from supplier through production to customer, is relatively new.
although many companies have adopted this type of organization, there are still a number that have not.
if companies wish to minimize total costs in this area and provide a better level of customer service, they will move in this direction.
- the name usually given to this function is materials management.
other names include distribution planning and control and logistics management, but the one used in this text is materials management.