Business 9609 · AS & A Level · Inventory management

Inventory management — practice question

(a)[2]

Define the term 'buffer inventory' clearly.

(b)[3]

Briefly explain two possible consequences for a business of poor inventory management.

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This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Good definition: Buffer inventory is the minimum or safety stock level kept so that production can continue if delivery of supplies is delayed or production rates have to increase.

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