What is a material flow planning?

Material flow planning is used to reduce lead times and significantly lower error rates. As a result, efficiency increases noticeably.

The focus is on the effective coordination of transport flows, both inside and outside the company. It also involves the realization of material movements. The so-called material flow is a key factor in a company’s overall efficiency. It’s also crucial to ensure the optimal utilization of all operational resources.

The following factors are important in material flow planning:

• Transportation
• Storage/Interim storage
• Handling
• Processing and treatment
• Inventory levels/Inventory changes
• Tracking of material consumption