The Impact of Inventory Management on Manufacuring Industry
Journal Title: International Journal of Business and Management Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Inventory is generally considered to comprise in three main areas which are raw materials, work in progress and finished goods. Where these are held and in what quantities, and how they are managed will vary significantly from one organization to another. The activities of inventory management involves are identifying inventory requirements, setting targets, providing replenishment techniques and options, monitoring item usages, reconciling the inventory balances, and reporting inventory status. In order to have clear inventory management, a company should not only focus on logistic management but also on sales and purchase management. Inventory management and control is not only the responsibility of the accounting department and the warehouse, but also the responsibility of the entire organization. Actually, there are many departments involved in the inventory management and control process, such as sales, purchasing, production, logistics and accounting. All these departments must work together in order to achieve effective inventory controls. Inventory includes raw material in progress, finished products, general Suppliers and equipment etc. inventory control may defined as systematic location, storage and Recording of goods in such a way that desired degree of service can be made to the operating shops at minimum ultimate cost. The need for inventory control is to maintain stock of goods and ensure Manufacturing according to the production schedule based on sale requirement and the lowest possible ultimate cost to the customer. Every enterprise needs inventory for smooth running of activities, it serves as link between production and distribution process and there is general time lag between the recognition of a need and its fulfillment. The greater time lag, the higher the requirement for inventory. The unforeseen fluctuation in demand and supply of goods also necessitate the need for inventory as it provides cushion for future price fluctuation. This paper includes the concept of inventory management, nature of inventory management, materials management techniques and inventory accounting.
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Dr. J. S. V. Gopala Sarma
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