In China, on the other hand, inventory accumulation can go on for years before it negatively affects growth.
Of course, AAPL could have been inflating the production numbers to ensure that they had enough inventory on hand.
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Having more inventory on hand means he could handle more jobs quickly without waiting for supplies to come in.
By contrast, streamlined computer manufacturers like Dell Computer try to keep only about ten days' worth of inventory on hand.
Looking at the efficiency of the company, this increase in inventory can be shown in the increasing days of inventory on hand and days of sales outstanding.
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Nissan doesn't want to keep a lot of inventory on hand, so it often gives suppliers as little as 90 minutes' notice of which vehicles will be coming down the line.
But production wasn't interrupted, because Flex keeps two weeks of Xbox parts inventory at or near its Guadalajara site, and parts suppliers nearby keep another two to four weeks of inventory on hand.
New users will get shuttled to a different home page--one that quickly establishes what Bodek does and why buyers should care, including fundamental information such as the amount of inventory on hand, shipping range and selection of brands--while returning customers get bombarded with the latest deals.
With Gap on the other hand, we saw an increase in its inventory per square foot by 9% at the end of third quarter 2010, which may lead to increased markdowns in order to drive sales and add pressure to profit margins.
They control, measure, and regulate efficient inventory levels, making sure to have enough materials on hand to conduct business.
Its dealerships are distinctively designed, looking and feeling more like woodsy lodges than showrooms, with plenty of amenities and a full inventory of value-added Land Rover gear and clothing on hand to ensure nobody walks out the door without making a purchase.
But if they continue to streamline inventory, it is less likely they will have the cars on hand that consumers are looking for.
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