Springer Texts in Business and Economics: An Integrated Systems Approach

Vrat, Prem

This book examines the problem of managing the flow of materials into, through, and out of a system in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of materials management. The subject is crucial for global competitive advantage, as materials constitute the largest single cost factor in manufacturing and service, and their effective management enhances value for money. In this context, inventory is a barometer of materials management effectiveness, along with wastage of materials.
The book adopts a comprehensive, integrated systems approach and covers almost all aspects of materials, considering the specification, procurement, storage, handling, issue, use and accounting of materials to get the most out of every dollar invested. Combining conceptual clarity and quantitative rigor, it will be a highly useful guide for practicing managers, academics and researchers in this vital functional area.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-09-08

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9788132219699

DOI: 10.1007/978-81-322-1970-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 408