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MATERIALS-MANAGEMENT5 MIN READ

Sort Materials by Control Intensity

Sort inventory items into A, B, and C control categories based on value and operational consequence.

Sort each material into the control intensity it deserves. A control: tight review B control: regular review C control: simple rule $2,700 servo drive, 10-week lead time, stops the bottleneck cell $4 sterile filter, 18-week lead time, no approved substitute $0.06 paint label, stocked by local vendor, easy substitute $140 bearing kit, monthly use, two qualified suppliers Standard cable tie, daily use, low cost, local replenishment $32 custom gasket, stable demand, single-source tooling Printed carton, medium value, promotion demand changes monthly

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