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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