Because Managing Inventory Is Just Like Managing Any Other Investment

question 294

Multiple Choice

Because managing inventory is just like managing any other investment, decisions about the level of inventory should be guided by

• A) the value of the inventory.
• B) the effect of inventory levels on sales.
• C) a cost-benefit analysis.
• D) the effect of inventory levels on customer relations.

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