Importance Of Inventory Management
THE IMPORTANCE OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS
EDDIE D. DIAZ LEON
October 14
Abstract:
Inventories are tangible goods that are kept for sales within the ordinary course of the business or to be consumed in the productions of goods or services for a later commercialization. Inventories comprehend, in addition to the raw materials, products being processed, and finish products (end item), merchandize for sale, materials, spare parts, accessories to be used during production of goods fabricated for sale (profit) and or presentations services (marketing products), packaging, shipping containers, or simply transit inventories.
The baseline of all commercial enterprise is the “Buy and Sell” of products and services; there is the importance to have a good inventory management. This accountability management will allow the company or firm to maintain timely control as well as remain knowledgeable and well inform about the where does the company stand economically after conducted the inventory. Also the inventory constitute items of current assets that are readily available for sale, meaning all the merchandise still in the warehouse also known as shelf or stock items, that are valued at the cost of acquisition, pending to be distributed and generate profit for the company.
THE PURPOSE OF INVENTORY
So why do you need inventory? In a just- in- time manufacturing environment, inventory is considered waste. However, in environments where an organization suffers from poor cash flow or lacks strong control over (1) electronic information transfer among all departments and all significant suppliers, (2) lead times, and (3) quality of materials received, inventory plays important roles (Muller, 2001).
INVENTORY CONTROL
Accounting for inventories comprises very important for the accounting of goods, for the sale of inventory is the heart of the business. Inventory is usually the largest asset on their balance sheets, and
EDDIE D. DIAZ LEON
October 14
Abstract:
Inventories are tangible goods that are kept for sales within the ordinary course of the business or to be consumed in the productions of goods or services for a later commercialization. Inventories comprehend, in addition to the raw materials, products being processed, and finish products (end item), merchandize for sale, materials, spare parts, accessories to be used during production of goods fabricated for sale (profit) and or presentations services (marketing products), packaging, shipping containers, or simply transit inventories.
The baseline of all commercial enterprise is the “Buy and Sell” of products and services; there is the importance to have a good inventory management. This accountability management will allow the company or firm to maintain timely control as well as remain knowledgeable and well inform about the where does the company stand economically after conducted the inventory. Also the inventory constitute items of current assets that are readily available for sale, meaning all the merchandise still in the warehouse also known as shelf or stock items, that are valued at the cost of acquisition, pending to be distributed and generate profit for the company.
THE PURPOSE OF INVENTORY
So why do you need inventory? In a just- in- time manufacturing environment, inventory is considered waste. However, in environments where an organization suffers from poor cash flow or lacks strong control over (1) electronic information transfer among all departments and all significant suppliers, (2) lead times, and (3) quality of materials received, inventory plays important roles (Muller, 2001).
INVENTORY CONTROL
Accounting for inventories comprises very important for the accounting of goods, for the sale of inventory is the heart of the business. Inventory is usually the largest asset on their balance sheets, and
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