The Following Data Are Pulled from a Recent Walsh Manufacturing

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Essay

The following data are pulled from a recent Walsh Manufacturing annual report.
Assets
Raw material inventory $120,000
Work-in-process inventory $50,000
Finished goods inventory $300,000
Property,plant & equipment $500,000
Other assets $200,000
Total assets $1,170,000
Condensed Income Statement
Revenue $2,000,000
Cost of goods sold $600,000
Other expenses $1,000,000
Net income $400,000
Calculate: (a)Percent invested in inventory, (b)Inventory turnover,and (c)Weeks of supply.

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Definitions:

Low Capital Investment

Refers to businesses or projects that require a minimal initial financial outlay to start and run.

Channel Assembly

A process in supply chain management where a product is assembled at the point of distribution or at the retailer rather than at the manufacturing facility.

Effective Management

Practices and techniques that lead to achieving desired results through efficient use of resources and team coordination.

Bullwhip Effect

A phenomenon where inaccurate or distorted information in a supply chain causes overreaction and variability in orders, often leading to inefficiency and excess inventory.