Assignment 5 Inventory Controls
Scenario:
As the manager of a large distribution centre, you are responsible for conducting an annual inventory count. The DC maintains 13000 SKU’s with a total value of $4,250,000.00 on the day of the inventory. Annual sales are $28,000,000.00. The ABC analysis has A items at 10% with 80% of the value, B is 10% items with 10% of the value and C items constitute the balance. Inventory carrying cost is 20%. All items are maintained on shelving designed to be picked from both sides. Items are placed on the shelves according to a random numbering system.
Instructions:
1.-Determine the value and quantity of A, B and C items.
2.-What is the carrying cost of inventory and identify 5 examples that would be included in the cost and how many inventory turns occur during the year.
3.-Define the process you would use to conduct the inventory count.
The answer has been presented in the supporting sheet. All the 3 parts has been solved with detailed explanation. For solution refer the supporting sheets.
Assignment 5 Inventory Controls Scenario: As the manager of a large distribution centre, you are responsible...
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