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A company's inventory is one of its most important assets. Inventory can be broken down into four categories -- raw materials, finished product, work in process and supplies. Raw materials are the ...

Chip demand was weaker than expected in the third quarter, resulting in excess inventory that was higher than previously forecast, according to an analyst from El Segundo, Calif.-based iSuppli Corp.

If you want to improve inventory management, you may find it helpful to focus on specific projects. By listing topics that would make good projects, you can tackle inventory management in small chunks ...