258 ◾ Appendix B (Chapter 4)
B.1.5 Recertication
Each receiving associate will be recertied annually. Recertication will consist of passing the
operational and verbal sections. e proctor may choose to execute the written exam if there is any
doubt as to the prociency level of the individual.
B.2 Sample Department IWS
B.2.1 Material Management Department
B.2.1.1 Background
e material management department is an integral resource in the material planning, shop oor
scheduling, and asset management functions. e material management department has respon-
sibilities, which include the following:
◾ Inventory control (IC)
◾ Material handling (MH)
◾ Material planning (MP)
◾ Production control (PC)
◾ Purchasing (PUR)
◾ Receiving (RC)
◾ Shipping