Integrated Materials Management: A Conceptual Approach

Abstract

The role and strategy of integrated materials management are reviewed. The impact of the concept is then considered in relation to the traditional functional structure of many companies. A strategy for the introduction of integrated materials management into a company is outlined and the benefits and constraints of the concept are considered.

Citation

Kathawala, Y. and Nauo, H.H. (1989), "Integrated Materials Management: A Conceptual Approach", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, Vol. 19 No. 8, pp. 9-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000000330