How Do Inventories of Manufacturing Companies Differ from Inventories of Merchandising

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Essay

How do inventories of manufacturing companies differ from inventories of merchandising companies?

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Definitions:

Universal Product Code

A barcode symbol that is widely used in retail for tracking trade items in stores, containing a unique identifier for each product.

Vendor-managed Inventory

A supply chain strategy where the supplier assumes responsibility for managing inventory levels at the customer's premises.

Distribution Center

A warehouse or storage facility where products are stored and from which they are distributed to retailers or customers.

Stock

Shares representing ownership in a company or commodities or goods held in inventory by a business.