| List I | List II | ||
| A. | Buffer inventory | I. | Transportation time is involved in transferring the resources. |
| B. | Anticipation Inventory | II. | Works as shock absorber in case of contingency. |
| C. | Decoupling Inventory | III. | Held according to anticipation of future demand |
| D. | Movement Inventory | IV. | Protection against the uncertainties of demand and supply |
Match List-I with List-II 
