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Throughout this semester, I have analyzed the financial statements for Avon Products, Inc. The one area where Avon needs improvement is reducing its inventory levels. Is there a resource where I can find an average industry percentage for inventory holding costs?

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The solution examines holding costs for inventory for Avon Products. The average percentage for inventory holding costs are determined.

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The total cost or the real cost of holding inventory can significantly affect the financial performance of a company in any industry. Generally, the weighted average cost of capital, which is the cost of debt after ...

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