Book, Materials Management: an introductory approach 4/22[LS]

Perhaps forever, as the need for physical products to live with quality is constant. Materials Management still occupies – and will continue to occupy – a large part of the business effort towards excellence, competitiveness and sustainability. Processing materials to transform them into components or finished products requires a wide variety of activities that range from the analysis of their components, the research of suppliers and the intense relationship with them, storage, internal and external distribution to the application of concepts of quality, productivity, economy and reduction of unnecessary costs in order to deliver at the right time, in the exact quantity, at the minimum possible cost, in a rhythm and flow that is rhythmic and precise according to the specific needs of each client . This necessarily involves a systemic, integrated, balanced, rational, financial, technological and logistical approach. The work, organized into eight chapters, addresses companies and their production systems, material management and scheduling, inventory management, the purchasing process, storage, material movement and logistics. To reinforce the learning of all this content, at the end of each chapter, there are several questions for review. This 4th edition has as a novelty access to the Chiavenato Digital Virtual Classroom, where you will find content complementary to the work, such as cases for discussion and exercises, as well as supporting texts, such as find out more, for reflection and trends with a focus on new technologies . APPLICATION This book was designed to provide a broad and integrated view of Materials Management in an introductory approach. It is recommended reading for everyone starting out in this important area of ​​activity, whether professionals, external and internal consultants or students. ?