List and Briefly Describe the Four Kinds of Inventory Discussed

question 82

Essay

List and briefly describe the four kinds of inventory discussed in the text,the purpose of each kind,and the main type of control used for each type.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct labor and direct materials.

Direct Labor

The labor cost directly attributed to the production of goods or services, typically wages paid to those on the manufacturing floor.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of a product and are an integral part of the finished product.

Materials Ledger

A financial record in an inventory system that records the quantities and costs of materials on hand and used.