MANAGEMENT

BUISENESS MANAGEMENT

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Inventory management is important to any business because running out of inventory can lead to:
A
dissatisfied customers and lost revenue.
B
unhappy suppliers and lost inventory turnover.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Inventory management helps companies identify which and how much stock to order at what time. It tracks inventory from purchase to the sale of goods. The practice identifies and responds to trends to ensure there’s always enough stock to fulfill customer orders and proper warning of a shortage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Inventory management helps you maintain customer satisfaction when it comes to product returns. When product is returned because it is damaged or dead on arrival, and it is still under warranty, you can arrange with the manufacturer to do an instant swap of the product to keep the customer happy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Not keeping track of inventory levels can lead to stock out of popular items during a sudden surge in demand. This can happen due to peak season or other external factors. Having sufficient stock is crucial. A business that has a reputation for running out of stock frequently will struggle to reach its full potential.

Detailed explanation-4: -If the inventory is out of stock, it can’t be sold. This is a significant issue if a business is not tracking stock properly and there is no inventory to meet current demand, leading to lost revenue.

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