Each of the actions discussed in this series so far has been looking at ways to reduce the physical number of items held. However, one of the variables that drive the cost of holding inventory is how long you hold the inventory. This represents the amount of time that you have to finance the working capital required to buy the inventory (sometimes referred to as the time value of money). Action #6, More Closely Match Spare Parts Delivery With Usage addresses this issue.
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