Interpretation of the inventory holding period depends on the industry in which a business operates. An increase in inventory days might be explained by which of the following? a) Seasonal variations in demand leading to a dramatic increase in the volume of sales of finished goods b) Supply problems arising from difficulties in purchasing raw materials from suppliers c) A new policy to reduce the level of inventory to reduce the associated costs of storage and insurance d) A business deliberately building up inventories prior to a large order THERE CAN ONLY ONE OPTION

Interpretation of the inventory holding period depends on the industry in which a business operates. An increase in inventory days might be explained by which of the following? a) Seasonal variations in demand leading to a dramatic increase in the volume of sales of finished goods b) Supply problems arising from difficulties in purchasing raw materials from suppliers c) A new policy to reduce the level of inventory to reduce the associated costs of storage and insurance d) A business deliberately building up inventories prior to a large order THERE CAN ONLY ONE OPTION

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285869681

Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Publisher:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Chapter16: Lean Supply Chain Management

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10DQ: The chapter presented various approaches for the control of inventory investment. Discuss three...

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