Inventory
Inventory is the fuel that energizes businesses. Understanding the details that make each inventory unique can transform operations and improve performance. AccuVal appraises a broad range of manufactured inventories in all stages of production, as well as finished goods sold through wholesale and retail distribution. With our assistance, companies maximize productivity and profitability by improving inventory turnover, mix, balance and timeliness of shipments. |
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Inventory appraisals activate untapped resources and help customers:
- Contrast internal performance with the competitive marketplace
- Improve inventory management systems and storage disciplines
- Create or enhance just-in-time management practices
- Determine the value of the replacement parts business
- Differentiate the value of individual product lines
- Develop exit strategies when the inventory is pledged as collateral
- Explore the feasibility of an inventory build-out in the event of bankruptcy
- Determine the lower of cost or market for financial reporting
Important factors that may be investigated during the appraisal include:
- History of the company
- Inventory locations and staffing
- Historical demand of the inventory
- Costs and profit margins
- Pricing, payment terms and return policy
- Scarcity of high-demand components
- Seasonal demand and shelf life
- New products and in-process research & development
- Competitive advantages
- Supply chain
- Material flow and inventory controls
- Customer base and channels of distribution
- Sales force, catalog sales and advertising support
AccuVal's proprietary valuation tools and inspection techniques expedite every engagement so important information can be delivered quickly and cost effectively.
AccuVal frequently requests the following information to aid in preparing a quote:
- Copy of a detailed/perpetual inventory listing
- List of raw materials and work-in-process inventories
- Turnover report (when available)
- List of locations to be inspected and a description of inventory on-site
- Description of the inventory management system(s)
- Location(s) of managers most familiar with the inventory
- Copies of past appraisals
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