Introduction to Materials Management

• Definition and scope of materials management
• Importance and objectives of materials management
• Evolution and trends in materials management

Material Planning and Forecasting

• Demand forecasting techniques
• Material requirements planning (MRP)
• Inventory control models and techniques

Procurement and Supplier Management

• Supplier selection and evaluation
• Supplier relationship management
• Negotiation and contracts in procurement

Inventory Management

• Inventory control systems and techniques
• Economic order quantity (EOQ) and reorder point (ROP)
• ABC analysis and classification

Warehousing and Distribution

• Warehouse layout and design
• Material handling equipment and techniques
• Distribution network design

Logistics and Transportation

• Transportation modes and selection
• Routing and scheduling
• Freight management and cost optimization

Technology in Materials Management

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Supply chain visibility and tracking technologies

Risk Management and Sustainability

• Risk identification and mitigation in materials management
• Sustainable materials management practices
• Environmental regulations and compliance

Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) in materials management
• Lean principles and techniques
• Six Sigma and quality management in materials management