An Advantage of Holding Inventory Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

An advantage of holding inventory is:

• A) sales are not lost because things are out of stock.
• B) ability to buy before prices rise.
• C) no interruptions to production.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Compressed Condition

The state of a material or object that has been compacted or squeezed, reducing its volume and changing its density.

Jounce

The most compressed condition of a spring. Literally bounce.

Spring

An elastic device used to store or suppress mechanical force. Springs are used in vehicle suspensions where they act to support the chassis and buffer it from road forces. Some examples of springs are single leaf, multiple leaf, torsion bar, rubber block, and air-filled.

Torque Rod

Used variously on suspensions to limit torsional effects; many torque rods are integrally adjustable (threads) or adjustable using shims.