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Link to "5-4 Develop, Finalize, and Implement Inventory Control Plan" Link to contents for "5 USPS Supplying Practices Process Step 5: Measure and Manage Supply"      Link to "5-4.2 Ascertain Stocking Decision Factors"

5-4.1 Develop Inventory Control Plan

Development of the inventory control plan includes the following activities:

  • Ascertain stocking decision factors.
  • Classify demand-based and non-demand-based items.
  • Systems for the reorder process.
  • Create steps for conducting replenishment.
  • Establish steps for asset tracking and reporting.
  • Choose possible methods for investment recovery.
  • Form inventory control standards.



Link to "5-4 Develop, Finalize, and Implement Inventory Control Plan" Link to contents for "5 USPS Supplying Practices Process Step 5: Measure and Manage Supply"      Link to "5-4.2 Ascertain Stocking Decision Factors"
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