The Process of Managing the Movement of Raw Materials, Parts

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The process of managing the movement of raw materials, parts, work in progress, finished goods, and related information through all of the organizations involved in the supply chain in a timely manner is called multi-modal management.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Cost

The cost of raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of goods, excluding indirect materials like maintenance supplies.

Finished Goods Inventory

Finished products awaiting sale but still not purchased.

Overhead Rate

The ratio used to allocate indirect costs to products or services, based on a specific measure such as labor hours or machine hours.

Direct Hours

Hours worked directly on a specific task or product, often used in calculating labor costs in manufacturing.