An Inventory System Answers Two Important Questions: When to Order

question 22

Multiple Choice

An inventory system answers two important questions: when to order and how much to order. Which of the following statements correctly explains how a Q system (continuous review system) or a P system (periodic review system) answers these questions?

• A) Under a Q system, a fixed quantity is ordered every P time period.
• B) Under a Q system, an order is placed to replenish the inventory position up to the target level T when the inventory position reaches the reorder point R.
• C) Under a P system, a fixed quantity Q is ordered when the inventory position reaches the reorder point R.
• D) Under a P system, an order is placed to replenish the inventory position up to the target level T every P time periods.

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Definitions:

Responsibilities

Duties or tasks that an individual or organization is expected to handle or carry out.

Point Manual

A document or guide that outlines a system for evaluating jobs or positions within an organization based on various criteria.

Relative Worth

The perceived value or importance of something or someone when compared with others.

Total Points

A system used in various contexts, such as competitive scoring or evaluation, where a cumulative tally represents performance, achievement, or value.