Which of the Following Statements Regarding Control of Service Inventories

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding control of service inventories is true?

• A) Service inventory is a fictional concept, because services are intangible.
• B) Service inventory needs no safety stock, because there's no such thing as a service stockout.
• C) Effective control of all goods leaving the facility is one applicable technique.
• D) Service inventory has carrying costs but no setup costs.
• E) Good personnel selection, training, and discipline are easy.

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Definitions:

Work in Process Inventory

The value of goods in various stages of production within a manufacturing company, not yet completed as finished goods.

Raw Materials Used

The total cost or value of all primary materials consumed in the production process over a specified period.

Raw Material Price

The cost of basic materials before being processed or used in manufacturing.

Net Operating Income

Earnings derived from a company's everyday business operations, excluding taxes and other non-operational expenses.