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What is the main reason why poor planning and control of materials can increase total project costs?
What is the main reason why poor planning and control of materials can increase total project costs?
- It causes delays and productivity losses (correct)
- It leads to higher quality final products
- It reduces the need for re-handling materials
- It improves the identification of materials
According to Ballot (2006), how are materials defined?
According to Ballot (2006), how are materials defined?
- As waste materials generated during production
- As elements that make up the final product (correct)
- As by-products of manufacturing processes
- As final products ready for sale
How does Bailey et al. (2009) define materials?
How does Bailey et al. (2009) define materials?
- As financial resources allocated for raw material purchase
- As goods purchased from outside sources for production (correct)
- As services provided by the organization
- As intangible assets used in project management
Why is effective materials management considered crucial for the success of a project?
Why is effective materials management considered crucial for the success of a project?
What does Stukhart (2007) include in the definition of materials?
What does Stukhart (2007) include in the definition of materials?
According to Dobler and Burt (2009), what do raw materials include?
According to Dobler and Burt (2009), what do raw materials include?
In what way do raw materials differ from finished products according to Ballot (2006)?
In what way do raw materials differ from finished products according to Ballot (2006)?
Why might re-handling materials lead to overall delays in a project?
Why might re-handling materials lead to overall delays in a project?
What is the primary function of purchasing and procurement?
What is the primary function of purchasing and procurement?
What does expediting involve in the context of materials management?
What does expediting involve in the context of materials management?
What is the purpose of materials planning?
What is the purpose of materials planning?
What is the primary function of materials handling?
What is the primary function of materials handling?
What is a key role of a manager in cost control related to material management?
What is a key role of a manager in cost control related to material management?
What does inventory management in material management primarily deal with?
What does inventory management in material management primarily deal with?
What aspect does transportation primarily focus on in material management?
What aspect does transportation primarily focus on in material management?
What do decisions taken at each phase in the material management process directly affect?
What do decisions taken at each phase in the material management process directly affect?
What is the main purpose of expediting in material management?
What is the main purpose of expediting in material management?
