For the U.S. Army Reserve’s 88th Readiness Division, the best way to effectively manage hazardous materials inventories and provide immediate access to safety data sheets came down to a simple choice: ...

I want to share some fascinating insights about materials management and the evolving practice of MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations). Through an industry survey taken in conjunction with WBR ...

FORT KNOX, Ky. — In November 2024, the Army announced a new hazardous materials management system that would replace the Environmental Safety and Occupational Health – Management Information System ...

Cycles of growth and retraction are enterprise mainstays and are especially apparent today. Another tradition is the continued investment to improve the systems and data that drive profits in business ...

In machine shops, the “parts” — i.e., the raw materials, MRO supplies and equipment, works-in-progress, and the finished goods — are vital role in the success of the business. Without effective ...

Not a subscriber? Apply online today. Inventory management takes both planning and execution. For decades, execution has relied on bar code data collection and wireless, system-directed material moves ...

The terms "inventory management" and "warehouse management" are sometimes used interchangeably because they both deal with operations and products, says APS Fulfillment, Inc. Both involve tracking ...

More than two decades ago, research conducted for the electrical construction industry identified that the ideal amount of inventory on a job site equals about three days of installation-ready ...

Discover how inventory impacts working capital by examining its role as a current asset in a company's financials and why it ...

Direct materials are the supplies you use to manufacture your inventory: wood for cabinets, steel for girders or wool for coats. Accountants distinguish direct materials from indirect materials, which ...

Discover how purchasing systems streamline inventory management, control costs, and ensure efficient purchasing from requisition to payment.