+**Inventory** refers to the goods and materials a business holds for sale, production, or repair. It acts as a buffer, ensuring continuous operations by balancing [Supply](/wiki/supply) with [Demand](/wiki/demand) and representing a significant financial [Asset](/wiki/asset) awaiting its transformation or exchange.
+## See also
+- [Logistics](/wiki/logistics)
+- [Warehousing](/wiki/warehousing)
+- [Supply Chain](/wiki/supply_chain)
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