noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
average
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Its cost price per widget is $ 2, and inventory carrying costs are 20 percent of average inventory level.
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If a firm carries high levels of average inventory , the cost of carrying this inventory is high.
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In contrast to carrying costs, ordering costs decrease with increases in average inventory level.
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This minimum point determines the optimal average inventory .
complete
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The computer methodology for probate inventories has been further developed so that it can now handle large numbers of complete inventories.
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Firstly, and most importantly, it will eventually form a complete inventory of the collections.
excess
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Dumping of excess inventory by some manufacturers has exacerbated the problem.
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Chrysler cited excess inventories , which reflect sluggish sales.
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The charge will cover various costs from the merger, including excess inventory and severance costs.
large
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That means you can sift large inventories in seconds.
■ NOUN
control
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Look carefully at the inventory control system.
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Advantages of computerization to the supermarket operator include reduced labor costs, fewer pricing errors, and better inventory control .
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Models were rationalized, a kanban system of inventory control was introduced and within five years a leaner and fitter Mazda emerged.
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The two basic questions of inventory control are: a. How much to order to replenish stocks? b. When to order?
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That same database system can be used for other things, such as contact managers or inventory control .
level
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The best performance might relate to daily production goals, sales targets or inventory levels .
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Its cost price per widget is $ 2, and inventory carrying costs are 20 percent of average inventory level .
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The cross-over period between customers also resulted in a significant build up of inventory levels .
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In contrast to carrying costs, ordering costs decrease with increases in average inventory level .
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They tend to rely on a rapid turnover of stock, to keep down inventory levels .
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The inventory management solution should enable the reduction of inventory levels , improve inventory turns, and eliminate out-of-stock occurrences.
management
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It's an enabling technology for concepts like zero-defects and just-in-time inventory management .
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Supply Chain Management Until recently, these inventory management strategies were implemented through very expensive computer systems and private networks.
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One often-targeted business process is inventory management .
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The inventory management solution should enable the reduction of inventory levels, improve inventory turns, and eliminate out-of-stock occurrences.
probate
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So too can wills and probate inventories .
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The computer methodology for probate inventories has been further developed so that it can now handle large numbers of complete inventories.
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The investigation explores the possibility of using probate inventories to cast light on this and related questions.
■ VERB
account
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Here one finds a listing of assets such as marketable securities, accounts receivable, and inventories .
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The four major categories of cur-rent assets held by most firms are cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable, and inventory .
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The method the firm employs to account for its inventory investment can have an important impact on its reported income.
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Marketable securities, accounts receivable, and inventories are continually being converted into cash in the normal course of business.
end
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Note that required ending inventory and purchases peak in September, while cash payments on purchases peak in October.
include
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Now the line has moved up to include inventories .
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The charge will cover various costs from the merger, including excess inventory and severance costs.
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It is based on the behaviour of several indicators, including inventories and consumer confidence, ahead of previous recessions.
keep
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They tend to rely on a rapid turnover of stock, to keep down inventory levels.
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We used to have to keep 30 days' inventory in our warehouse.
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By keeping inventories down, direct sellers can immediately pass on the savings when component prices fall.
maintain
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This will analyse network performance, maintain equipment inventories , and log software use within the system.
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The cost to a firm of maintaining inventory has two major components: carrying costs and ordering costs.
reduce
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They also tell the production department about demand for existing products: this helps Keyence to regulate its output and reduce inventories .
take
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Mr. Mendez would see Delgado about closing his station and take an inventory of company property.
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Seasonally or semiannually: Take inventory of items in closets and drawers that are no longer useful.
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It turned out I was the one to take the inventory .
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To prepare for that meeting, the organization suggests that you: Take an inventory of your skills.
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Time to take inventory of your finances and fantasies.
use
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The investigation explores the possibility of using probate inventories to cast light on this and related questions.
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The alliance will use the two-week inventory to award grants to local groups for making improvements.
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The three other inventory accounting methods are commonly used when a periodic inventory accounting is employed.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Our store has the largest inventory in the mattress business.
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She made an inventory of everything in the apartment.
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Some of the things in the shop were not listed in the inventory .
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The company keeps a full inventory of its equipment.