Principles of Materials Management Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of the Planning Principle in Materials Management?

  • To optimize the utilization of storeroom space
  • To achieve maximum overall operating efficiency (correct)
  • To ensure materials flow smoothly in the production system
  • To eliminate manual movement of materials

Which principle of Materials Management aims to simplify materials handling by eliminating unnecessary movements?

  • Materials Flow Principle
  • System Principle
  • Simplification Principle (correct)
  • Mechanization Principle

What is the main objective of the Unit Size Principle in Materials Management?

  • To optimize the utilization of storeroom space
  • To increase the quantity of unit loads (correct)
  • To ensure materials flow smoothly in the production system
  • To automate materials handling

Which principle of Materials Management views materials management as a system with inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback?

<p>System Principle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Automation Principle in Materials Management?

<p>To eliminate all types of manual movement of materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Capacity Principle in Materials Management?

<p>To achieve the desired production capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Dead Weight Principle in Materials Management?

<p>To reduce the tare weight of equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Control Principle in Materials Management?

<p>To allow for tremendous savings in operations time and costs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Equipment Selection Principle in Materials Management?

<p>To select the right handling equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary objectives of Materials Management also known as?

<p>The 5 Rs of Materials Management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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