Introduction to Material Management

Updated 2025

Unlock the essentials of material management with our comprehensive course. Explore key modules including forecasting, inventory management, material requirements planning, and purchasing and supply chain management. Gain practical insights into materials handling and effective stores management. Designed for professionals and students alike, this course equips you with the skills to efficiently manage materials and streamline supply chain operations. Join us and enhance your expertise in material management.

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• CPD Certified
• Free Certificate from Reed
• Developed by Specialist
• Lifetime Access

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• Introduction to Material Management 1:04:23

  • 1: Module 01: Introduction to Material Management 07:48
  • 2: Module 02: Forecasting 06:42
  • 3: Module 03: Inventory Management, Planning and Control 09:53
  • 4: Module 04: Material Requirements Planning 10:58
  • 5: Module 05: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 08:04
  • 6: Module 06: Materials Handling 07:02
  • 7: Module 07: Stores Management and Control 12:56
  • 8: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00

Through this programme, students study key components of efficient material management. They start by comprehending the basics, such as the significance of demand forecasting and effective inventory planning and management techniques. They go into detail on material requirements planning, which is an essential ability to guarantee that the appropriate materials are accessible when needed.

In order to educate students on how to strategically buy materials and efficiently manage the complete supply chain, purchasing and supply chain management are addressed. The training also covers material handling procedures, with a focus on secure and effective ways to move and store things. In order to maximise accessibility and inventory management, learners ultimately get insights into store administration and control, including how to arrange and supervise material storage.

All things considered, this curriculum gives students the real-world information and abilities needed for efficient material management in a variety of businesses.

Course Curriculum:

• Module 01: Introduction to Material Management
• Module 02: Forecasting
• Module 03: Inventory Management, Planning and Control
• Module 04: Material Requirements Planning
• Module 05: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
• Module 06: Materials Handling
• Module 07: Stores Management and Control

Learning Outcomes

• Understand principles of material management and its importance in industries.
• Apply forecasting techniques to predict material demand accurately.
• Implement strategies for effective inventory planning and control procedures.
• Utilise material requirements planning (MRP) to optimise production processes.
• Analyse purchasing strategies and their impact on supply chain efficiency.
• Evaluate methods for efficient material handling and storage management.

• Professionals seeking knowledge in logistics and supply chain management.
• Students pursuing careers in operations or industrial management.
• Individuals interested in enhancing their understanding of inventory control.

• Warehouse Manager
• Procurement Officer
• Inventory Controller
• Logistics Coordinator
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Materials Planner

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