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Materials management

Materials management

What is meant by Materials management?

Material management is a subfield of operational purchasing and logistics management that deals with the procurement, administration, and control of materials and goods in a company. Its goal is to ensure the required materials are available in the right quantity, quality, and time at the best possible cost.

Typical functions of software in the field of material management could include:

  1. Inventory Management: The software allows for managing the inventory of materials and goods, including monitoring inventory levels, inputs and outputs, and inventory valuations.

  2. Procurement Management: It supports procurement of materials through automated ordering processes, supplier management, and price comparisons.

  3. Warehouse Management: The software assists in organizing and managing warehouse locations for materials and goods as well as optimizing inventory levels and space.

  4. Inventory Planning and Optimization: It enables planning and optimizing material stocks to avoid shortages and minimize storage costs.

  5. Supplier Management: The software helps in managing suppliers, including assessing supplier performance, contract management, and ensuring delivery reliability.

  6. Order Processing: It enables managing the entire order process, from ordering to delivery and invoice processing.

  7. Quality Control: The software supports monitoring and ensuring the quality of materials through inspections, tests, and certifications.

 

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The function / module Materials management belongs to:

Production material

Software solutions with function or module Materials management:

INCLUDIS.Web
INCLUDIS.Web
 
 
 
 
 
 
Web-based MES standard solution for Industry 4.0
simus classmate Software Suite - data at its best
Efficient data management of CAD and master data as well as calculation of manufacturing c
fi-square
fi-square
 
 
 
 
 
 
The complete solution for manufacturing companies
CSB-System | ERP industry solution for meat
Specialised complete IT solution for the meat industry and meat trade
VlexPlus
VlexPlus
 
 
 
 
 
 
The all-in-one ERP system for the manufacturing industry
metaARGON
metaARGON
 
 
 
 
 
 
ERP for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and chemicals
QS-Lab OrderEntry
QS-Lab OrderEntry
 
 
 
 
 
 
QS-Lab OrderEntry Modern doctor-laboratory communication
CSB-System | ERP industry solution Fish
Specialised complete IT solution for the fish industry
SOG ERP, WMS und E-Shop
SOG ERP, WMS und E-Shop
123onsite
123onsite
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mobile solution for the construction site.
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