Introduction to Materials, Management and Operations (FLG 105)
  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
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Introduction to Materials, Management and Operations (FLG 105)

Issued by VA Acquisition Academy

The course objective is to teach students about materials management, demand planning, basic forecasting techniques, supply planning, safety, inventory management, achieving efficiencies, and customer satisfaction as it relates to supply chain management at the VA.

  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Months
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Earning Criteria

  • The methods of assessment include quizzes and examinations with a minimum passing score of 80 percent.
  • The methods of instruction include audio visual materials, case studies, practical exercises, learner presentations, lecture, discussion, and classroom exercise. The general course topics include materials management; requirements identification / demand planning; forecasting; supply planning; inventory management; materials handling; safety; efficiency; customer satisfaction.