Inventory Management Made Simple: EOQ, ROP, EPQ, Cycle Counting, ABC Analysis & More | Chapter 12 - ABC Analysis Explained — Inventory Classification & Control Strategy

Continue your inventory and operations management learning with this comprehensive overview of ABC Inventory Analysis, a widely used method for prioritizing inventory based on importance and annual dollar value. In this video, Operations University instructor Brent Bolton explains how ABC analysis helps organizations focus control efforts on the most critical inventory items. You’ll learn how A, B, and C items differ, common percentage guidelines, and how ABC classifications drive inventory policies related to supplier management, forecasting, physical control, and risk mitigation. A step-by-step walkthrough demonstrates how ABC analysis is performed and how it connects to real-world inventory decisions. 👉 Get Certified (Lean Six Sigma) Watch the full Lean Six Sigma playlist, then complete your certification at OperationsUniversity.org to earn your Lean Six Sigma certificate. 💰 Advance Your Credentials Certification & Pricing = Yellow Belt $99 • Green Belt $499 • Black Belt $899 — or all 3 for $1,199 (save when purchasing together). Employer packages: Bulk enrollments & reporting available. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video: • What ABC inventory analysis is and why it matters • The difference between A, B, and C inventory items • Typical ABC percentage guidelines and variations • Step-by-step ABC analysis process • How ABC codes influence inventory policies • When and why ABC classifications may be overridden 📢 Call to Action ✅ Subscribe for more Lean Six Sigma & operations content ✅ Visit OperationsUniversity.org to get certified ✅ Share this video with your inventory or supply chain team #LeanSixSigma #InventoryManagement #ABCAnalysis #SupplyChain #OperationsManagement #InventoryControl #ContinuousImprovement