Materials, Labor and Inventory Management
A. Definisi di dalam Inventory Management 1. Purchasing costs are the cost of goods acquired from suppliers, including incoming freight costs. These costs usually make up the largest cost category of goods in inventory. Discounts for various purchase-order sizes and supplier payment terms affect purchasing costs. 2. Ordering costs are the costs of preparing and issuing purchase orders, receiving and inspecting the items included in the orders, and matching invoices received, purchase orders, and delivery records to make payments. Ordering costs include the cost of obtaining purchase approvals, as well as other special processing costs. 3. Carrying costs are costs that arise while goods are being held in inventory. Carrying costs include the opportunity cost of the investment tied up in inventory and the costs associated with storage, such as space rental, insurance, and obsolescence. 4. Stockout costs are costs that arise when a company runs out of a particular item for wh...