MIT School of Distance Education

MIT SDE offers the PG Diploma in Material Management, a comprehensive and industry-focused program designed to develop strong expertise in materials planning, procurement, inventory control, and supply chain coordination. In today’s highly competitive and cost-driven business environment, effective material management plays a critical role in ensuring smooth operations, optimized resource utilization, and improved organizational profitability. This program is ideal for graduates and working professionals who want to build or enhance their careers in operations, logistics, procurement, and supply chain management.

The PG Diploma in Material Management provides in-depth knowledge of the complete materials management lifecycle—from sourcing raw materials to inventory control and distribution. Learners gain a strong understanding of procurement strategies, vendor selection and evaluation, materials planning, demand forecasting, warehouse management, and logistics operations. The curriculum is aligned with current industry practices, enabling learners to address real-world challenges in materials and supply chain management.

A key focus of the program is on cost optimization and efficiency improvement. Learners are trained in inventory management techniques such as EOQ, JIT, ABC analysis, and safety stock planning to minimize holding costs while ensuring uninterrupted production and service delivery. The program also covers quality management, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation, helping learners make informed and strategic procurement decisions.