Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Accounts

question 181

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of accounts receivable financing?

• A) The time between receipt of inventory and payment for it.
• B) A secured short-term loan that involves either the assignment or factoring of receivables
• C) The time between sale of inventory and collection of the receivable.
• D) Costs that rise with increases in the level of investment in current assets.
• E) A forecast of cash receipts and disbursements for the next planning period.

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Definitions:

Process-focused Facilities

Operations facilities organized around specific activities or processes, optimizing the production of a small variety of similar products.

Equipment Utilization

A measure of the degree to which a piece of equipment is being used compared to its full potential over a specific period, often expressed as a percentage.

Process Maps

Diagrammatic representations that outline the sequence of actions or steps involved in the performance of a process or operation.

Process Focus

A manufacturing plant structured based on processes to support the creation of small quantities of diverse products.