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Identify and explain the types of costs that are involved in an inventory system, in regards to operations management. Concepts covered include shrinkage, processing and distribution.

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Identify and explain the types of costs that are involved in an inventory system. 

Inventory consists of the products that a company has stored for resale to its customers. Inventory can be separated into three categories: raw materials, semi-finished goods and finished goods ready for sale. There are five types of costs that are typically associated with inventory costs:
1. Ordering Costs: This is the ...

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