{"id":1034,"date":"2021-04-27T17:26:01","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T17:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/what-is\/material-resources\/"},"modified":"2021-04-27T17:26:01","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T17:26:01","slug":"material-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/what-is\/material-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Material resources"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What are material resources?<\/h2>\n

Material resources are physical and tangible means that allow a person or organization to achieve a certain objective.<\/strong><\/p>\n

These not only include the raw material used to make products, rather, they make up everything that contributes to production. <\/strong><\/p>\n

For example, machinery, instruments, tools, infrastructure and inputs are material resources.<\/p>\n

Characteristics of material resources<\/h2>\n

The main characteristics of material resources are the following:<\/p>\n

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  • They are goods<\/strong> physical and tangible.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • They allow the productive process of a company to take place.<\/li>\n
  • They contribute directly to the elaboration of the products<\/strong> that they pretend to be realized.<\/li>\n
  • They are not only made up of the raw material used, but also everything that is physical and contributes to the company.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Classification of material resources<\/h2>\n

    Material resources can be classified as follows:<\/p>\n

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    • Renewable material resources<\/strong>: elements that are obtained through processes to prevent them from disappearing, so they are inexhaustible if used properly. Among these are hides, wood and paper<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Non-renewable material resources<\/strong>: items that may cease to exist or run out over a period of time, such as charcoal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Transformation resources<\/strong>: used to transform and elaborate other resources. For example, machines, land and tools.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Utilization resources<\/strong>: resources (treated by those of transformation) that allow to carry out the tasks of a company. For example, fuel and stationery.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Importance of material resources<\/h2>\n

      Material resources are of great importance to the economy, since allow<\/strong> carry out the productive process of a company or organization.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      These make it easier to carry out the projects that a company wants to develop. Definitely, Without natural resources, the operation of a production organization or company would be impossible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Examples of material resources<\/h2>\n

      Here are some examples of common material resources:<\/p>\n

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      • Estate<\/strong>: offices, workshops, buildings.<\/li>\n
      • Production machinery and equipment<\/strong>: lathes, forklifts, mills, refrigerators, mixers, blenders.<\/li>\n
      • Tools<\/strong>: hammers, inks, nails, screws.<\/li>\n
      • Furniture and equipment<\/strong>: desks, chairs, shelves, copiers, scales.<\/li>\n
      • Transport<\/strong>: cars, trucks.<\/li>\n
      • Raw material<\/strong>: cloth, plastic, vegetables.<\/li>\n
      • Materials and auxiliaries<\/strong>: water oil.<\/li>\n
      • Packing materials<\/strong>: boxes, bags, wrappers.<\/li>\n
      • Energy and fuel<\/strong>: electricity, oil, gas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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