ABC Analysis
Category: Inventory
Also searched as: ABC Analysis
Definition (plain English)
An inventory prioritization method that groups items by value, movement, margin, risk, or service impact so controls match importance.
Why it matters commercially
ABC analysis helps focus forecasting, cycle counts, supplier attention, and safety stock on products that matter most.
Example
A wholesaler classified imported ingredients by margin and customer criticality, then reviewed A items weekly and C items monthly.
Common mistake
Classifying by sales value only and ignoring shelf life, customer criticality, supplier lead time, and replacement difficulty.
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