Materials Management

Materials management is a critical operational function that directly affects cost control, service continuity, and organizational efficiency. Ineffective planning, weak coordination, or poor control over materials often lead to shortages, excess stock, operational delays, and financial losses.

Developed by Boost, this course presents materials management as an end-to-end management discipline, integrating planning, control, coordination, and performance monitoring across the materials lifecycle. The program equips participants to manage materials proactively, align materials decisions with operational needs, and support organizational objectives through disciplined materials management practices.

Boost’s Materials Management – Intermediate course enables professionals to move from reactive material handling to structured, value-driven materials control.

• Understand the role of materials management in operations and cost control
• Apply structured approaches to materials planning and control
• Coordinate materials activities across functions
• Improve availability while reducing excess and waste
• Manage materials performance using practical indicators
• Support operational continuity and efficiency