This volume familiarizes you with the logistical and material management processes within a company and consistently prepares you for the current practical requirements. Material logistics encompasses all tasks related to the spatial, temporal, and quantitative provision of materials by suppliers, their delivery to and use in the production process, as well as their distribution to customers or clients. Control questions for each chapter and an extensive exercise section (including solutions) enable targeted knowledge assessment and exam preparation. The new edition includes numerous improvements and updates, with new sections introduced regarding Industry 4.0 and the Smart Factory. Content includes: Fundamentals of Material Logistics, Demand Logistics, Inventory Logistics, Procurement Logistics.