There Are Many Different Types of Plans and Planning in an Organization

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Essay

There are many different types of plans and planning in an organization. Name three mentioned in the text and explain the purpose of each.

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Definitions:

FIFO Periodic Inventory Method

The first-in, first-out (FIFO) periodic inventory method assumes that goods sold are those that were added to the inventory earliest, calculated periodically at the end of a reporting period.

Ending Inventory

Goods' valuation ready for trading at the end of a bookkeeping period.

FOB Shipping Point

A term that indicates the buyer takes responsibility for goods once they are shipped, and the point of departure marks the transfer.

Inventory Records

Documentation that keeps track of the quantities, locations, and values of a company's inventory, assisting in the management and control of stock.