The complete cycle flow of materials, and the associated flow of information defined as this type of planning and control of the supporting functions. In typical sequence: (1) identification , (2) cataloging, (3) standardization , (4) need determination , (5) scheduling, (6) procurement , (7) inspection , (8) quality control, (9) packaging, (10) storage, (11) inventory control, (12) distribution , and (13) disposal, are these existing functions. Also known as materials planning.
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