ABC classification

ABC classification (ABC ranking) A method of ranking items held in inventory enabling particular attention to be given to those that, if incorrectly managed, will be most damaging to the effectiveness or the efficiency of an operation. Items are categorized according to their value of usage, i.e. their individual value multiplied by their usage rate. In most cases Pareto's Rule then applies, so that approximately 20% of the ...

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