Definition of the Inventory Theory Inventory theory (or more formally the mathematical theory of inventory and production) is the sub-specialty within operations research that is concerned with the design of production/inventory systems to minimize costs. It studies the decisions faced by firms and the military in connection with manufacturing‚ warehousing‚ supply chains‚ spare part allocation and so on; it provides the mathematical foundation for logistics. Inventories are materials stored
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT * Types of Inventory * Inventory Costs * Independent – Demand Items and Inventory Costs * Inventory Monitoring * Production Management Systems * Other Issues in Inventory Management What is Inventory? * An investment in the sense that it requires that the firm tie up its money‚ thereby forgoing certain other earnings opportunities. * The higher a firm’s average inventories‚ the larger the dollar investment and cost required and vice
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Case Study Inventory The Cost of Inventory The general principle for cost inclusion into inventory for US GAAP and IFRS is similar but not exactly the same. First let us look at US GAAP. The basis of accounting for inventories is “cost‚” which is explained in ASC 330-10-30 paragraph 1 as “the sum of the applicable expenditures and charges directly or indirectly incurred in bringing an article to its existing condition and location.” These costs are divided into two different categories‚ the
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Topic7 Inventory 1 Identify the primary authoritative guidance for the accounting for inventories. What is the predecessor literature? FASB ASC 330 Inventory provides primary authoritative guidance for the accounting for inventory. The predecessor literature about it is Accounting Research Bulletins (ARB) No.43 Chapter 4‚ paragraph 4 (Issued June‚ 1953) and Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) NO.151 Inventory cost- an amendment of ARB No.43‚ Chapter 4 (Issued November‚ 2004).
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Introduction and its Background Introduction Inventories are very essential to meet the shareholder needs and demands for financial information. A computerized inventory stock system helps the companies to keep track of their inventory from initial purchase to final sale automatically. It may contain quantities‚ description‚ price‚ purchasing of items‚ the stock – in and out‚ total amount of products on initial purchase and making reports on the inventory. A store sells certain products
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Studies Korean Red Ginseng Enterprise – Sales and Inventory System (J. De Leon‚ M. Ferrer‚ 2001) Under the Koread Red Ginseng Enterprise Sales and Inventory System‚ the researchers came up with a computerized sales and inventory system. The proponents used database to easy access of files and for easier and faster processing of the selling and inventory transaction. The program was designated to generate reports such as monthly reports‚ inventory reports‚ sales invoice and list of items. In connection
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Requirements Specification 18 Design of Software Systems‚ Product and or Process 21 BIBLIOGRAPHY 22 APPENDIX 23 PIECES FRAMEWORK 23 Chapter 1 Introduction Nowadays‚ in modern era a lot of establishments using computerized systems like inventory system‚ which acts as vital role in challenging towards companies success. Through man’s knowledge and creativity‚ the world has been changed‚ from the prehistoric tools of the primitive man up to the modern machineries‚ the advancement in technology
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19 Inventory Theory “Sorry‚ we’re out of that item.” How often have you heard that during shopping trips? In many of these cases‚ what you have encountered are stores that aren’t doing a very good job of managing their inventories (stocks of goods being held for future use or sale). They aren’t placing orders to replenish inventories soon enough to avoid shortages. These stores could benefit from the kinds of techniques of scientific inventory management that are described in this chapter
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Manual inventory tracking compared with inventory tracking systems on your computer. A good inventory tracking system accomplishes four things: 1) it shows what merchandise is in stock‚ 2) it shows which items are on order‚ 3) it notifies the retailer when ordered merchandise is scheduled to arrive‚ and 4) it tells what merchandise has been sold. This information is used to plan future purchases‚ to determine what is selling and when it is selling‚ and it helps determine what items need to be reordered
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Dell – Kelby Allen The just-in-time (JIT) inventory method is a method of inventory management. “The goal of these concepts‚ contrary to popular belief‚ is not to reduce inventory‚ although that ’s an appealing side benefit. Instead‚ JIT (like its imitators) is a continual process aimed at eliminating waste and solving problems throughout the supply chain” (Minahan‚ 1997‚ p. 45). Since its inception in 1984‚ Dell Corporation‚ Inc. has set itself apart from competitors through innovation and creativity
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