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inventory analysis

Definition

Technique for determining the optimum level of inventory for a firm, it commonly employs one of the two formulas: (1) Inventory turnover = Cost of goods sold ÷ average inventory. (2) Number of day's sale in inventory = inventory at the end of an accounting period ÷ average daily cost of goods sold.

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