**2. Inventory control**

Maintaining inventories is one of the most important issues in logistics supply management because it keeps the physical presence of the materials for future use. Inventory control in the industry is the process of maintenance of the stock to meet customer demand in terms of quantity and quality. The industry must have good inventory control, which is a common challenge in making the right decision for effective inventory management. Inventory management supervises the flow of goods from manufacturers to warehouses.

Inventories are stock piles of raw material, finished goods, or semifinished goods, etc., used in organization. On the other hand, in some industries such as high-tech industries, it is noted that components' cost is decreasing at a sustained rate.

Due to the fluctuations in demands and lead time, the industry has to make decisions depending on the inventory.

1.How much to order?

2.When to replenish?
