Explain the Typical Structure of a Supply Chain

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Essay

Explain the typical structure of a supply chain.

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Definitions:

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process but not directly traceable to a specific product.

Work In Process

An inventory category that refers to partially completed goods that are still in production.

FIFO Method

"First In, First Out" method, an inventory costing technique that assumes the first items added to inventory are the first ones sold.

Beginning Inventory

The value of all the inventory held by a business at the start of an accounting period.