Situation: The Palangdao Supply company is currentlyfaced with an inventory rotation problem.This difficulty stems from the fact that some suppliesmust be used prior to a stated expirationdate. Upon receipt, a new shipment of these perishableitems must be stacked beneath the boxesthat are currently in inventory. A substantial amount oftime is consumed in restacking the itemsaccording to their expiration dates.Required:Proposed at least 3-5 recommendations regarding thecase

Inventory rotation problems occur when a business has too many materials in stock. It causes loss of…

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