Which of the Following Are Objectives of Distribution Inventory Management

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are objectives of distribution inventory management?
I. To provide the required level of customer service.
II. To minimize the costs of transportation and handling.
III. To always have enough of everything on hand so there are no stockouts.
IV. To be able to interact with the factory so as to minimize scheduling problems.

• A) all the above are objectives
• B) I, II and III
• C) I, II and IV
• D) I, III and IV
• E) II, III and IV

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Definitions:

Units Transferred

The number of units moved from one production process or department to another.

Units Started

The number of production units that have begun the manufacturing process within a specific period.

FIFO Method

A stock valuation method where the first items purchased or produced are the first ones removed from inventory, standing for "First-In, First-Out".

Conversion Costs

The combination of labor and overhead expenses incurred to transform raw materials into finished products.