Inventories are materials stored, waiting for processing, or experiencing processing. They are present everywhere throughout all sectors of the economy. Observation of almost any company balance sheet, for example, reveals that a significant portion of its assets comprises inventories of raw materials, components and within the production process, and finished goods. Because of their practical and economic importance, the subject of inventory control is a major consideration in many situations.
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