Introduction to Materials Management, Global Edition by Steve Chapman, Ann Gatewood, and Tony Arnold is an English-language textbook focused on materials management and supply chain management. This book provides a clear overview of planning and control within production processes and is suitable for programs in business and industrial technology.
It covers all aspects of materials management, including production planning, inventory management, purchasing, and distribution. The content is built in a practical and systematic way, with clear examples and exercises that guide students toward a thorough understanding of the subject matter. This book is used internationally by colleges and universities and is recognized as an official APICS reference for the Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) within CPIM certification.
The themes align with fields such as purchasing and supply management in business & economics and general management.