rhochrematics

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noun

The science of how materials and information flow from the raw state though manufacturing, inventory management, marketing, and distribution.

Scrabble 25

Meanings

nounrhochrematics (uncountable)

alternative rhocrematics

  1. uncountableThe science of how materials and information flow from the raw state though manufacturing, inventory management, marketing, and distribution.

    A good dose of rhochrematics can cure many production ills, prescribed a Montral panel in October.

    1967, “Montreal's Rx For Production Ills: Rhochrematics”, in Modern Materials Handling, volume 22, page 125
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    More specifically, the proponents of rhochrematics are interested in minimizing the cost of materials movement throughout the enterprise's operating system.

    1965, George Schwartz, Science in marketing, page 363

    'Rhochrematics is not so much a technique but more a way of life, to paraphrase a well known saying,' said Mr Phillips when addressing the members on 6 November.

    1974, Management Services - Volume 18, page 35
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