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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:

GEBRA-Suite
GEBRA-Suite
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customized business applications with flexible modules
Construction diary 2024
Programme for comprehensive documentation of the construction process
e.bootis-ERPII Suite
e.bootis-ERPII Suite
 
 
 
 
 
 
Future-oriented ERP software for trade, industry & services
OPTIMUS
OPTIMUS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Good software can be so simple
MService
MService
 
 
 
 
 
 
All-In-One-Software
CSB-System | ERP Industry Solution Confectionery
Specialized complete IT solution for the confectionery industry
SAMA
SAMA
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maintenance software for planning, controlling and analyzing your workflows
123onsite
123onsite
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mobile solution for the construction site.
IFS Cloud
IFS Cloud
 
 
 
 
 
 
Central platform providing industry-leading solutions for SM, ERP & EAM
ERPframe
ERPframe
 
 
 
 
 
 
WWS, PPS, FiBu, purchasing, sales, cash register, warehouse, BDE, DMS
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