Inventory Management

13.

Managing Special Types of Inventory

13.1.

Perishable Goods Management

13.1.1.

Shelf Life Considerations

13.1.2.

First-In-First-Out Methods

13.1.3.

First-Expired-First-Out Systems

13.1.4.

Temperature and Environmental Controls

13.1.5.

Waste Minimization Strategies

13.2.

Slow-Moving and Obsolete Inventory

13.2.1.

Identification Methods

13.2.2.

13.2.3.

Disposition Strategies

13.2.4.

Write-Off Procedures

13.2.5.

Prevention Strategies

13.3.

Service Parts and Spare Parts

13.3.1.

Demand Pattern Characteristics

13.3.2.

Criticality Classification

13.3.3.

Inventory Policy Development

13.3.4.

Supplier Management

13.4.

Returns and Reverse Logistics

13.4.1.

Return Authorization Process

13.4.2.

Inspection and Disposition

13.4.3.

Restocking Procedures

13.4.4.

Inventory Record Updates

13.4.5.

Cost Management

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1. Introduction to Inventory Management