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1. Describe the four types of inventory.

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To describe: The four types of inventory.

Introduction: Inventory management is the process of ordering, storing and using inventory of the company such raw material, components and finished goods. It governs the flow of goods from manufacturers to warehouse and to the point of sale. The key function is to maintain record of flow of new or returned products which enters or leaves the company.

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Four types of inventory:

The four types of inventory are,

  • Raw materials: These are items which are to be converted into final products.
  • Work-in-process (WIP): The items which are to be converted and items which undergoes transformation process.
  • Finished goods: Raw materials which had undergone complete transformation but title has not been transferred.
  • MRO: Items such as equipment, supplies which are necessary for transformation process.

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Mylab Operations Management With Pearson Etext -- Access Card -- For Operations Management: Sustainability And Supply Chain Management (13th Edition)

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