Which of the Following Is Classified as an Inventory Shortage

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is classified as an inventory shortage cost?

• A) Purchase order preparation.
• B) Production disruption.
• C) Lost sales and lost customers.
• D) Spoilage.
• E) Both production disruption and lost sales and lost customers.

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