Materials management and inventory control are fundamental components of logistics management, particularly in the field of disaster medicine where timely availability of resources directly influences survival, recovery, and overall response effectiveness. In disaster situations such as earthquakes, floods, pandemics, industrial accidents, or armed conflicts, the sudden surge in demand for medical supplies, equipment, and personnel creates immense pressure on supply chains. Effective materials management ensures that the right materials are procured, stored, distributed, and utilized efficiently, while inventory control ensures that adequate stock levels are maintained without wastage or shortages. Materials management refers to the planning, sourcing, purchasing, storing, and movement of materials required for operations. In disaster medicine, materials include drugs, vaccines, personal protective equipment (PPE), surgical instruments, intravenous fluids, diagnostic kits, tents, stretchers, and other emergency response items. The objective is to ensure uninterrupted supply at the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the lowest possible cost. Since disasters are unpredictable and often overwhelming, materials management must emphasize preparedness, flexibility, and rapid mobilization. The first element of materials management is demand forecasting. In routine healthcare settings, demand may be relatively predictable, but in disaster scenarios, forecasting becomes complex. Planners rely on historical disaster data, risk assessment, population demographics, and hazard vulnerability analysis to estimate likely requirements. For example, in flood-prone regions, large quantities of antibiotics, oral rehydration salts, and anti-snake venom may be pre-stocked. In pandemic planning, ventilators, oxygen cylinders, and antiviral medications are prioritized. Accurate forecasting minimizes shortages and prevents overstocking of perishable items. Procurement is another crucial aspect. It involves identifying reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining transparent purchasing procedures. In disaster medicine, procurement systems must allow emergency purchasing without bureaucratic delays while still maintaining accountability. Pre-established framework agreements with suppliers enable rapid activation during crises. Quality assurance is vital because substandard medicines or equipment can worsen outcomes during emergencies. Procurement also involves coordination with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international relief bodies to avoid duplication and ensure