The document discusses the economic order quantity (EOQ) model, which is a technique used in inventory control to minimize total inventory costs. The EOQ model determines the optimal order quantity that balances ordering costs and carrying costs. It assumes constant demand, lead times, and costs. The mathematical EOQ formula finds the order quantity that minimizes total annual costs by balancing the ordering cost per period with the carrying cost per period. An example calculates the EOQ of 5,000 units with an ordering cost of $30 and carrying cost of $6 per unit.