Practical Management Science
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Author: WINSTON, Wayne L.
Publisher: Cengage,
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A firm's numerous expenses for keeping goods on hand are known as carrying costs. Taxes, insurance, personnel costs, and opportunity costs are some examples of carrying costs. By using effective warehouse architecture and employing computerized inventory management systems to monitor inventory levels, businesses may lower their carrying costs.
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