Module 4 -Applied

Hi Everyone!  Please choose ONE of the following topics as your initial post.  It is not necessary to make a post/comments about both topics in your initial post.  This allows everyone to choose the topic that is most of interest to them.  For this discussion, the initial post by each student should be in the range of 200-250 words.  Also, there should be a minimum of three posts by everyone. 
Why is inventory an important consideration for managers?
What is the purpose of inventory control?  
Under what circumstances can inventory be used as a hedge against inflation?
Why wouldn't a company always store large quantities of inventory to eliminate shortages and stockouts?Please give examples if you have any.