Varastonohjausmenetelmät

Varastonohjausmenetelmät refers to the various strategies and techniques used to manage and control inventory within a business. The primary goal is to ensure the right amount of stock is available at the right time and place, while minimizing costs associated with storage, ordering, and stockouts.

Common methods include Just-In-Time (JIT), where inventory is received only as it is needed in the production process, thereby reducing holding costs. Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) is a formula used to calculate the optimal order size that minimizes the total inventory costs, balancing ordering costs with holding costs. Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and its successor, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), are systems that use computer software to manage inventory, plan production, and schedule resources.

Another approach is the ABC analysis, which categorizes inventory items based on their value. 'A' items are high-value, critical items that require close monitoring, 'B' items are of moderate value and importance, and 'C' items are low-value items that can be managed with simpler controls. Periodic review systems involve checking inventory levels at fixed intervals and ordering enough to bring the stock up to a predetermined level. Continuous review, or reorder point systems, monitor inventory constantly and trigger an order when the stock level reaches a specific point.

The choice of varastonohjausmenetelmät depends on factors such as the nature of the business, the type of inventory, demand patterns, and the overall business strategy. Effective varastonohjausmenetelmät are crucial for operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability.