An Advantage of a Just-In-Time Inventory System Is _________

question 54

Multiple Choice

An advantage of a just-in-time inventory system is _________.

• A)fewer managerial controls on inventory
• B)lower inventory holding costs
• C)larger shipment and production lots
• D)fewer orders per operational year
• E)more inspection and handling of materials

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Definitions:

Units-of-Activity Method

A depreciation technique that calculates the depreciation of an asset based on its usage, activity, or units produced instead of time.

Depreciation Rates

Percentages or methods used to systematically reduce the book value of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Double-Declining-Balance

An accelerated depreciation method that doubles the straight-line depreciation rate, reducing the asset's book value more quickly.

Straight-Line

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset, which allocates an equal amount of depreciation each year over the asset's useful life.