Explain Why Supply Chain Flows Are Important

question 63

Essay

Explain why supply chain flows are important.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only considers variable costs in product pricing and decision making.

Fixed Overhead Expensed

The practice of charging fixed overhead costs to the income statement in the period they are incurred, rather than allocating them to products.

Inventories

Properties or goods meant for selling in regular business activities, under production for sale, or as resources and supplies for consumption during the production phase or while delivering services.

Step-Down Method

An accounting method used in cost allocation that sequentially allocates service department costs to other departments, including production ones.