Describe the Three Types of Inventories That Are Carried by Manufacturers

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Essay

Describe the three types of inventories that are carried by manufacturers..

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Definitions:

Warranty Period

The specific time frame during which a manufacturer or seller commits to repair or replace defective products.

Prevention Cost

Expenses incurred to avoid or minimize the number of defects in products, part of quality costs including training, quality planning, and product design.

Quality Cost Report

A financial statement detailing the costs associated with preventing, detecting, and addressing product or service defects.

Internal Failure Cost

Costs incurred when a product or service fails to meet quality standards before it is delivered to the customer, including scrap and rework costs.