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A-LevelAccountingCosting / Inventory ManagementFeb/Mar 2024Paper 1 Q231 Mark

Which statements describe just in time (JIT) management of inventory? 1 It increases administration costs as more suppliers are required. 2 It is a management strategy that minimises inventory to increase efficiency. 3 Producers hold only sufficient inventory to meet maximum market demand. 4 The system benefits cash flow and reduces the amount of capital required to run the business.

A1 and 2
B1, 3 and 4
C2, 3 and 4
D3 and 4 only

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About This A-Level Accounting Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting (9706) Feb/Mar 2024 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Costing / Inventory Management and is worth 1 mark.

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