Materials Management

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Course Introduction

Materials Management is a generic term as broad as Information Management which touches the lives of a larger population with the rapid penetration of the internet in the past two decades.

In Information Management, the intangible data or information are being managed. Take personal data as an example. From personal data local law, corporate internal policy, collection, storage, utilization, to the disposition of personal data forms the complete personal data management process.

Materials Management is the science of managing tangible materials in the commercial or public sectors. Materials can be classified as consumables, Bill Of Materials (BOM) and saleable products. Consumables in the Oil and Gas industry include catalysts used in the crude oil refining process, spare parts in rotating equipment, etc. Consumables in a hospital includes syringes, disposable medical trays, etc, Bill Of Materials (BOM) refer to the raw materials required to make a finished/saleable product. For example, the BOM of a laptop computer consists of hundreds of parts (e.g. CPU, RAM, screen). The BOM of lubricant includes base oil and additives. Saleable products (materials) refer to the material that a company can sell to customers (mobile phone, laptop, lubricants, etc.) with in B2B or B2C channels.

This training course covers the acquisition of consumables and BOM, quality control, shipping & warehousing, inventory management and disposition.

This training course is designed to provide you with a complete knowledge of Warehouse Management, Project Management, Inventory Management, Procurement and Supply Chain System application.

Objectives

By the end of this COPEX training course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the Strategic Role of Materials Management in Creating and Enhancing a Firm’s Competitive Advantages
  • Understand Key Concepts and Issues of Materials Management in Both Manufacturing, Oil and Gas and Service Organizations
  • Understand the Interdependence of the Materials Management Function with the Other Key Functional Areas of an Organization
  • Apply Analytical Skills and Problem-Solving Tools to Solve the Material Management Problems

Who Should Attend?

This COPEX training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:

  • Materials Management Managers
  • Materials Management Consultant Implementing MM Module in ERP
  • Logistics Managers
  • Operational Managers
  • Financial Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Board Level Executives and Non-Executives Who Require an Understanding of Warehousing

Course Outline

Day 1: Amongst a wide range of valuable topics, the following will be prioritised:

  • Materials Management Overview
  • Supply Chain Modelling
  • Integrated Materials Management
  • Corporate Policy of - MM/JIT/KANBAN/ABC/VMI
  • High Value Critical Spare Parts Inventory Management (e.g. in Oil & Gas, Military)
  • Quality Assurance & Standards of Materials Management
  • LEAN Practice
  • Organisation of Materials Management Function
  • The Contracting and Procurement Best Practice of Materials

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

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