Why Are Large Amounts of Inventory Considered Wasteful

question 111

Multiple Choice

Why are large amounts of inventory considered wasteful?

• A)It ties up cash that could be used for other, more useful purposes.
• B)Inventory could spoil, get broken or stolen, or become obsolete.
• C)Storing inventory is very expensive.
• D)All of the above are reasons large amounts of inventory are considered wasteful.

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