Two types of Stock control-
JIT + JIC
JIT - Just in time - stock is delivered immediately when it is required
JIC - Just in case - keeping high amounts of stock on premises in case the store starts to run out
JIT + JIC Advantages
JIT-
Does not require extra space on the premises
JIC-
Unlikely to run out of stock because of extra amounts
JIT + JIC Disadvantages-
JIT-
Stock could run out if it arrives late
JIC-
Takes up a lot of space on premises which could be used for other projects