Dealing with an important topic for all manufacturing units, this book discusses the procedures, policies and systems required to govern and monitor the systematic and cost-effective procurement of material and to manage related activities. It deals in detail with the entire process of material management in its actual application. Key aspects focused on include: purchasing and how it works; sourcing the right material; management of inventories; international trade and materials management; and the logistics of material management. INDICE: IntroductionThe Purchasing FunctionSourcing the Right MaterialInventory ManagementOverseas Procurement in Materials ManagementFurther Related Issues in Overseas ProcurementManagement of Transit RiskLogistics of Materials Movement - the Vital Link
- ISBN: 978-0-7619-3275-8
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 191
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