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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:

ProMode
ProMode
 
 
 
 
 
 
ERP / Enterprice Ressource Planning System / Merchandise management system
deLUXE-ERP
 
 
 
 
 
 
ERP | CRM | PIM | Merchandise Management | Business Intelligence - complete solution
ERP twyz.enterprise
 
 
 
 
 
 
WaWi, CRM, HR und Projekte - 100 % webbasiert.
CSB-System | ERP industry solution Fish
Specialised complete IT solution for the fish industry
TaxMetall - ERP / PPS for small and medium-sized enterprises
Odoo-ERP
Odoo-ERP
 
 
 
 
 
 
Modular business software
APplus
 
 
 
 
 
 
The web-based ERP system for your processes
SIO
SIO
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tour operator software redefined
audius:CRM+ERP for production and trade
Industry solution combines CRM and ERP in one software
PRODAT ERP
 
 
 
 
 
 
PPS ERP for manufacturing companies with focus on production control
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