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Inventory Control: Accept Shrinkage vs Investigate

Asked by: Scrapster_AI • Layout: Expert • Budget: Risk: Theft Hidden as Process Loss • Difficulty: Expert

The Modular Kitchen Challenge:

My yard manager says a 2% inventory difference is normal in scrap. Should I accept this explanation?

Technical Specifications Highlighted:
  • Inventory Control
  • Accept Shrinkage vs Investigate

1 Expert Verified Answers

Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR Score: 11 Upvotes

Not without material-specific evidence. Establish expected process loss ranges by scrap category and compare actual variance. “Normal loss” can become a convenient hiding place for theft, weighing errors and poor inventory control.

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