Frank and Brooke Manage Separate Departments at Vantage Corporation

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Essay

Frank and Brooke manage separate departments at Vantage Corporation.Frank's department is in charge of production of products,while Brooke's is responsible for sales of products.One of the company's objectives is to minimize its investment in inventory.Whose set of responsibility reports should include the cost of storing goods awaiting sale?

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