I appreciate your perspective on the key components of materials management. I concur that Materials Management in healthcare is one of the critical departments, and its main objective is to guarantee the presence of the correct resources, in the appropriate amount, at the ideal location and moment, all while reducing expenses and waste (Nowicki, 2022). Materials management anticipates the need for various resources, such as medications, surgical tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE), and the inventory management you mentioned helps maintain a balanced inventory, prevent shortages, and minimize waste (Nowicki, 2022). It's interesting to me that you listed technology integration as a key component because technology integration is important in every department, but more so in materials management because technology would automate and streamline the materials management processes, reducing human error, increasing efficiency, and providing real-time tracking and management of resources. References Nowicki, M. (2022). Introduction to the financial management of healthcare organizations (8th ed.) Health Administration Pres