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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?

System Principle Signup and view all the answers

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

To eliminate all types of manual movement of materials Signup and view all the answers

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

To achieve the desired production capacity Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce the tare weight of equipment Signup and view all the answers

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

To allow for tremendous savings in operations time and costs Signup and view all the answers

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

To select the right handling equipment Signup and view all the answers

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

The 5 Rs of Materials Management Signup and view all the answers