Peer-reviewed
Materials Management in Capital‐intensive Industries
In capital‐intensive industries, the management of the primerevenue‐earning capital assets is of critical importance. While much hasbeen done to improve some key functions, such as maintenance of theasset, the area of materials management – a critical supportservice – is frequently ignored. Defines the scope and impact ofmaterials management and sets out the key aspects involved in optimizingperformance. Places emphasis on aligning the objectives of“materials” with overall corporate goals, and examines anumber of internal and external influences (such as people factors,customer and supplier relationships, systems and technology, markettrends and industry developments) to enable definition of the right“materials” strategy
Article, 1992
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 22, 19920301, 15
1992