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Inventory Management Success Criteria
List and explain the 4 types of inventory controls.
Calculate inventory turnover.
The formula for inventory turnover is $\ ext{Cost of inventory sold in 12 months} / \ ext{Average Inventory Investment for 12 months}$.
Discuss the importance of matching inventory levels with customer demand.
Matching inventory levels with customer demand is important to prevent overstock or out-of-stock situations, which can lead to financial losses and customer dissatisfaction.
Explain the concept of 'shrinkage' in inventory management.
Shrinkage refers to inventory that is lost due to breakage, damage, or theft. Effective inventory management aims to prevent shrinkage through security measures and inventory tracking.
What does a high turnover rate indicate in inventory management?
A high turnover rate indicates frequent out-of-stock situations, which may lead to lost sales and customer dissatisfaction.
Match the type of inventory control with its description:
Overstock = Having more stock than can be sold in a reasonable period of time Out-of-stock = Running out of inventory, resulting in lost sales and potentially angry customers Shrinkage = Inventory that is lost due to breakage, damage, or theft Turnover = The number of times a business sells its inventory in one year, indicating how fast inventory is moving
Match the following inventory control with its impact on a business:
Overstock = Costs money, uses up space, and ties up capital Out-of-stock = Results in lost sales and potentially angry customers, costing future sales Shrinkage = Can be prevented with effective inventory management and recorded when it happens Turnover = Indicates how fast inventory is moving, with low turnover leading to overstock and high turnover leading to frequent out-of-stock situations
Match the following inventory control with its impact on inventory management:
Overstock = Leads to reducing the price on old stock to get rid of it Out-of-stock = Results in a need to match inventory levels with customer demand Shrinkage = Involves implementing security, shipping receivers, and inventory counts to prevent and record losses Turnover = Shows how fast inventory is moving, with different industries having standard turnover rates
Match the following inventory control with its impact on inventory turnover:
Overstock = Leads to low turnover Out-of-stock = Results in high turnover Shrinkage = Can impact turnover rate if not effectively managed Turnover = Calculated using the formula: $Cost\ of\ inventory\ sold\ in\ 12\ months\div Average\ Inventory\ Investment\ for\ 12\ months$
Match the following inventory control with its impact on inventory levels:
Overstock = Causes mismatch with customer demand Out-of-stock = Results in mismatch with customer demand Shrinkage = Can lead to inaccurate inventory levels if not effectively managed Turnover = Indicates the need to match inventory levels with customer demand
Test your knowledge of inventory management with this quiz. Learn about the 4 types of inventory controls, how to calculate inventory turnover, and the importance of matching inventory levels with customer demand. Understand the integral role of inventory management in the supply chain and its impact on business operations.
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