ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

INVENTORY AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The point at which a business orders more of a product before inventory gets too low is:
A
Stockout
B
Buffer stock
C
Anticipation stock
D
Reorder point
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is a reorder point? A reorder point (ROP) is a specific level at which your stock needs to be replenished. In other words, it tells you when to place an order so you won’t run out of stock.

Detailed explanation-2: -The reorder point (ROP) is the minimum inventory or stock level for a specific product that triggers the reordering of more inventory when reached. When calculating the reorder points for different SKUs, the lead time it will take to replenish inventory is factored in to ensure inventory levels don’t reach zero.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is based on the average time taken by the supplier for replenishment, maximum usage of the item during the replenishment time, and safety stock requirement. It is also known as reorder point. The reorder quantity is the quantity of the order that is to be placed on a new purchase order for the particular item.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the EOQ Reorder Point? The EOQ reorder point is a contraction of the term economic order quantity reorder point. It is a formula used to derive that number of units of inventory to order that represents the lowest possible total cost to the ordering entity.

Detailed explanation-5: -A reorder level, also referred to as a reorder point refers to the inventory level at which a seller places an order with its suppliers to replenish the stock of a certain product.

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