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A Case Study of Inventory Management in a Manufacturing Company in China

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  • Shen Hong
  • Deng Qiang
  • Lao Rebecca
  • Wu Simon

    (Faculty of Business Administration, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau)

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In this paper, we focus on inventory management in a manufacturing company in China. This study aims to identify the key factors that influence inventory management practices, investigate efficient and effective inventory management approaches, and examine the impact of supplier cooperation on supply chain improvement. A case study approach is used to identify the key factors that influence inventory management in a factory. Efficient and effective inventory management practices are derived from the case study and may provide practical guidance for foreign manufacturers in China. This study provides a valuable tool for identifying the key factors in inventory management which can be applied to similar problems encountered in actual manufactories.

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  • Shen Hong & Deng Qiang & Lao Rebecca & Wu Simon, 2016. "A Case Study of Inventory Management in a Manufacturing Company in China," Nang Yan Business Journal, Sciendo, vol. 5(1), pages 20-40, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:nybujo:v:5:y:2016:i:1:p:20-40:n:3
    DOI: 10.1515/nybj-2017-0003
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