What is ABC Analysis ?
ABC Analysis is a great approach to categorize and prioritize inventory, especially for running spares and consumables in the solar industry. Here's a suggested analysis structure: Data Collection: Gather inventory data for the last three years. Include details like unit price, usage frequency, and total cost of each item. Categorization Basis: Calculate the cumulative percentage contribution of each item to the overall cost. Sort materials by unit price in descending order and compute their cumulative cost percentage. ABC Classification: Category A (0 – 75%): These are the most expensive or critical items that contribute significantly to the total cost. Category B (75 – 90%): These items are moderately priced, representing average importance. Category C (90 – 100%): Low-cost items that contribute the least to overall cost and have minimal impact. Considerations: For Category A items, implement stringent inventory controls and ensure high availability to avoid disruptions. For C...