Materials Management: A Supply Chain Perspective : Text and Cases

This textbook, now in its third edition, provides comprehensive coverage of the different aspects of materials management in a student-friendly manner. The book gives a clear introduction to materials management, and discusses topics such as classification, codification, specifications and standardization of materials.Besides explaining the fundamental principles of stores management and materials handling, the text provides an in-depth analysis of inventory control with illustrative examples. It also highlights the principles of purchasing, the nature of the purchasing process, value analysis and quality assurance.Intended primarily for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of production engineering/industrial management and engineering, and postgraduate students of management, this book would also be useful to practising managers.New to this edition:Incorporates two new chapters on Supply Chain Management and Customer Relationship Management.Includes four new case studies in inventory control.Read more