This document discusses key concepts for inventory planning, including when and how much to order. It explains that the re-order point determines when to place an order based on factors like required quantity, lead time, and safety stock. Safety stock accounts for fluctuations in demand and supply. The economic order quantity model aims to minimize holding and ordering costs by determining the optimal order size based on annual demand, unit cost, ordering cost, and holding cost. The document provides examples of calculating re-order point, safety stock, economic order quantity, and the number of orders per year. It concludes that effective inventory planning can improve operational efficiency by supporting material availability as per project schedules.