Visit a local business or research one online, observe its operations, then describe and explain the following: Identify the different types of inventory. Explain the functions of its inventory. Explain the objectives of inventory management at the company.

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Visit a local business or research one online, observe its operations, then describe and explain the following:

  1. Identify the different types of inventory.
  2. Explain the functions of its inventory.
  3. Explain the objectives of inventory management at the company.
  4. Describe how those inventory management objectives are measured.
  5. State whether you visited the business or whether you did online researc
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Inventory is the stock of any item or resource that is displayed in a business. It is a physical stock of goods that is kept in the department by businessmen for delivering it to the customers as and when required.

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