ABC-Analysis 103
ABC-Analysis 103
GELLI G.
COQUIAL
WHAT IS ABC ANALYSIS?
Is a business term used to define an inventory categorization
technique often used in materials management.
It also known as Selective Inventory Control. (which
stand for always better control)
CATEGORIZED INTO 3 CLASSES
‘ A’ ITEMS
essential good with the highest value
very crucial
expensive inventory
accurate control required
require close monitoring
‘B’ ITEMS
Goods with the Slightly higher value
Moderate value inventory
Moderate control required
‘C’ ITEMS
Least valuable goods
Low Cost Inventory
Minimum Control Required
HOW ABC ANALYSIS RELATES TO THE PARETO
PRINCIPLE
The Pareto Principle say the most results come from only
20% of efforts or causes in any system and Based on
pareto’s 80/20 rule, ABC analysis identifies the 20% of
goods that deliver about 80% of the value. Therefore, most
businesses have a small number of ‘A’ items, a slightly
larger group of ‘B’ items and a big group of ‘C’ items, a
category that defines the majority of items.
EXAMPLE OF ABC ANAYSIS
1. Reduction in Investment
2. Strict Control
3. Minimum Storage Cost
4. Saving in time
5. Economy
DISADVANTAGES OF ABC ANALYSIS
1. ABC will not be effective of the material are not classified into
groups properly.
2. it is not suitable for the organization where the costs of materials
do not very significantly
3. the classification of the materials into different groups may lead
to extra cost. hence, it may not be suitable for small organization.
CONCLUSION