Paul, a Warehouse Manager, is using an ABC method to classify inventory. Which class would contain the most valuable products?
Suggested Answer: A
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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
ABC (Pareto) classification typically groups a small proportion of high-value items as ''A'' (often 10--20% of items accounting for a large share of value), with ''B'' and ''C'' representing progressively lower value importance. (Reference: CIPS L5M10 Study Guide, ABC inventory categorisation, p. 9)
15 comments · newest first
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Francoise
2 months ago
I still feel D could be a trick option.
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Nichelle
2 months ago
Yeah, A makes sense for valuable inventory.
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Mayra
2 months ago
True, but A is still the common choice.
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Francoise
2 months ago
But what about D? It says ABC doesn't categorize by cost.
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Nichelle
3 months ago
Agreed, A is for high-value products.
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Mayra
3 months ago
I think it's A. Most valuable items go there.
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Shonda
3 months ago
I don't know, seems too simple to just categorize by value.
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Aliza
3 months ago
Definitely A, that's standard ABC classification.
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Beckie
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought it was just about quantity.
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Loreen
4 months ago
Totally agree, A is where the high-value items are.
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Bong
4 months ago
Class A has the most valuable products!
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Dawne
4 months ago
From what I recall, class A definitely has the most valuable items. It’s like the 80/20 rule, right?
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Tegan
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused though. Does ABC really categorize by cost, or is it just about quantity?
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Nohemi
4 months ago
Yeah, I agree with Marsha. I practiced a similar question where A was the highest value category.
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Marsha
4 months ago
I think class A contains the most valuable products, but I’m not entirely sure. I remember something about A being the top tier.