Introduction To Materials Management

This introductory text is designed for courses in materials management, supply chain operations, inventory control, and manufacturing planning. It clearly explains key areas including production planning, master scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), capacity management, purchasing, forecasting, inventory systems, physical distribution, and quality control. It integrates modern concepts such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Theory of Constraints, and strategic planning with sustainability and service-industry perspectives. Lucid writing, real-world examples, and structured problems guide students and professionals through learning systematically.