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XYZ Analysis

What is an XYZ Analysis?

XYZ analysis is a method of classifying materials by level of demand. X components are materials with a constant level of demand and high production quality. Y components have a level of demand that follows a trend and average production quality. Z components refer to materials that have an irregular level of demand and whose consumption is the least predictable.

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