OM6 ONLINE-LMS INTEGRATED ACCESS
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Chapter 12, Problem 11PA
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Interpretation:Days of supply inventory the firm is holding is to be calculated.
Concept Introduction:Days of supply inventory tells how many days the inventory will last based on the sales of the organization. In order to ensure that the company will not run short of inventory it is essential that they calculate the days of supply inventory to avoid the risks in supply.
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