Inventory analysis

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Inventory analysis is one of the branches of Operation Research which deals in studying and understanding the stock/product mix combined with the knowledge of the demand for stock/product. It is the technique to determine the optimum level of inventory for a firm.[1][2]

Methods and applications

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Inventory analysis is widely used to classify and manage stock items according to their demand patterns and strategic importance within a firm’s operations. Modern analytical approaches combine traditional inventory control with techniques such as ABC–XYZ classification and safety-stock modelling to determine optimal stock levels and reduce the likelihood of shortages. These methods enable firms to identify high-value items with stable demand, distinguish them from low-value or highly variable-demand items, and allocate resources more efficiently.[3]

Computing inventory balances

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References

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