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Strategic material is any sort of raw material that is important to an individual or organizations strategic plan and to supply chain management. Lack of supply of strategic materials may leave an organization or government vulnerable to disruption of the manufacturing of products which require those materials. It can also refer to a group or department that manages these materials.
DEFINITION of 'Raw Materials'. A material or substance used in the primary production or manufacturing of a good. Raw materials are often natural resources such as oil, iron and wood.Before being used in the manufacturing process raw materials often are altered to be used in different processes.Raw materials are often referred to as commodities, which are bought and sold on commodities exchanges around the world.Next Up.aw materials are often natural resources such as oil, iron and wood. Before being used in the manufacturing process raw materials often are altered to be used in different processes. Raw materials are often referred to as commodities, which are bought and sold on commodities exchanges around the world. Next Up.