what is ABC analysis in spares
2 Answers. Answer added by: Hamza Lokhandwala Sales Manager 1 year ago. The ABC analysis is a business term used to define an inventory categorization technique often used in materials management. It is also known as Selective Inventory Control.Policies based on ABC analysis: 1  A ITEMS: very tight control and accurate records.2  B ITEMS: less tightly controlled and good records.t is also known as Selective Inventory Control. Policies based on ABC analysis: 1  A ITEMS: very tight control and accurate records. 2  B ITEMS: less tightly controlled and good records.