MRO and Materials management in 2012
Materials management automates the processes of tracking, requisitioning, and management of all materials and MRO that are an indispensible part of logistics, operations, and asset management success. The scope of materials management for an enterprise in 2012 remains unchanged, in the sense it continues to involve the activity of obtaining materials at a minimum cost, without compromising on quality and supply flows. With the right kind of materials management software, enterprises can bring in lower costs and enhanced productivity, especially to those processes – such as maintenance work order management – affected by incorrect or poor quality materials.
This year the emphasis for materials management processes and systems will remain on being consistent and timely, budgeting accurately, scheduling orders and controlling and monitoring the materials procurement process. With the right kind of materials management software system in place, enterprises can be assured of a continuous and steady supply of materials whenever required.
Also, for scientific or other potentially dangerous or toxic materials, an emphasis is increasingly being placed on tracking their whereabouts and quantities residing in storage. This is in an effort to decrease disposals, and the associated expenses of such, along with reducing wasted procurement. 2012 will see the emphasis on data sharing and making visible, in a secure way, what materials reside throughout the various storage supplies of the enterprise. And, as such, greater thought will be put into finding and implementing quality hazardous materials management systems.
There will remain a keen focus on materials management systems and processes. These systems will be in great demand to provide optimized flow of not just materials but also relevant and timely information, among the different departments and elements of an organization. With systems that offer optimized ways of handling materials requirements, enterprises can be assured of having enhanced relationships with their customers and suppliers, as well as more accountability when it comes to materials procurement, storage and utilization.
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