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Every project needs materials inputs; there are a large variety of them as well as different types. These materials must be in the job site when needed, in the correct quantity or amount and with the required quality. Their management is a fundamental part of project management not only from the cost point of view but especially because their unavailability in quantity and on time can produce delays in the whole project, as well as increasing costs with a loss of productivity.
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Optical device consisting in a flexible tube, a lens and light to inspect the interior or tubes and machines. It is similar to endoscopes.
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However, in manufacturing an item can be requested many times, which is not the case in construction for instance, where the item is solicited only once.
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Munier, N. (2013). Project Materials Management. In: Project Management for Environmental, Construction and Manufacturing Engineers. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4476-9_10
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