Clancy Mining Company Mines Iron Ore for Production into Various

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Essay

Clancy Mining Company mines iron ore for production into various metal products. During recent years, the company had large fluctuations in its inventories of metal ingots. Much of the volatility of the inventory levels is due to the variability of demand by the company's largest customers, automobile manufacturers. For large orders, the company has the technology to quickly shift production from one product to another. Explain how the company can improve its inventory control system and give the advantages of whatever you recommend.

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