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What is the main function of inventory management?
What is the main function of inventory management?
- To oversee and control the ordering, storage, and use of components in production (correct)
- To maximize working capital and company liquidity
- To ensure adequate replenishment to meet customer demand
- To minimize stock outs and missed sales
Why is determining appropriate inventory levels crucial?
Why is determining appropriate inventory levels crucial?
- Inventory levels directly affect customer satisfaction
- Inadequate inventory leads to stock outs and missed sales (correct)
- Excess inventory reduces working capital and impacts liquidity
- Optimal inventory levels maximize profit
What does the term 'inventory' generally refer to?
What does the term 'inventory' generally refer to?
- Materials stocked for sale or in the process of manufacturing
- Raw materials, semifinished, and finished goods in stock (correct)
- Idle resource representing items yet to be used
- Physical goods that contain economic value
What is the practice of inventory management?
What is the practice of inventory management?
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What should inventory managers focus on?
What should inventory managers focus on?
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Study Notes
Inventory Management Fundamentals
- The main function of inventory management is to ensure the right stock is held, in the right quantities, at the right time, and in the right place.
Importance of Inventory Levels
- Determining appropriate inventory levels is crucial to avoid stockouts, overstocking, and obsolescence, which can lead to lost sales, waste, and unnecessary costs.
Definition of Inventory
- The term 'inventory' generally refers to the goods, materials, or products that are stored, processed, or transported in connection with commercial activities.
Inventory Management Practice
- The practice of inventory management involves the coordination and administration of inventory from raw materials to finished goods, including storage, stock control, and order fulfillment.
Focus of Inventory Managers
- Inventory managers should focus on maintaining optimal inventory levels, reducing inventory costs, improving supply chain efficiency, and ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
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Test your knowledge of inventory management with this quiz covering the practice of overseeing and controlling ordering, storage, and use of components in production. It includes efficient management of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
