Materiel Management Branch
SERVING SCHOOLS, SERVING STUDENTS
Why Materiel?
Regarding the Materiel Management Branch’s use of the term “Materiel” rather than “Material,” we are occasionally asked why we elect to use the former than the latter.
The classic definition of the term “Materiel” is, “equipment, apparatus, and supplies used by an organization or institution.” The term “Materiel” is a long standing term used in the business and government sectors in reference to the movement and distribution of goods, and the logistics support functions for large operational systems. One of the largest institutions most commonly using the term is the U.S. Military’s Materiel Distribution Centers. Likewise, as a large institution, the Los Angeles Unified School District has adopted the use of the materiel word to highlight the significance of the distribution operation's support function.
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Visit Procurement Services Division Website
Go to http://achieve.lausd.net/psd for all your procurement needs. Also, check out our
Materiel Management Branch (MMB) page, where you’ll be linked to see all our operational
section/unit’s services offered, including School Mail, Surplus Property Pick-ups,
as well as important forms and FAQs.
Find the most commonly used links right under the SCHOOLS / OFFICES option and access MMB
pages by clicking Materiel Management link under the BRANCHES option.
Procurement Services Division
333 South Beaudry Avenue, 28th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017
General: (213) 241-3087
Customer Service: (562) 654-9009