chapter 7 Flashcards
(5 cards)
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Materials management definition
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the process of efficiently and effectively planning, procuring, storing, and distributing materials to ensure the right quantity is available at the right time and place
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Materials management goals
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Minimize cost
Optimize customer service
3
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Pallets (diffrent considerations)
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How eco-friendly is the raw material;? How much energy is consumed in making the pallet? How durable is the pallet? How much does it weigh?
4
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Functions of packaging
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Containment, protection, transportation, apportionment, convenience, identification
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