CSA Inventory & Supply Management 2

Question 1

When storing isomalt, which condition is most critical to prevent it from becoming unusable?

Accepted Answer

Keep it away from humidity and moisture

Answer

Isomalt is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the air, causing it to become sticky, cloudy, and unusable.

Question 2

A sugar artist needs to reorder tylose powder. Which factor should most influence the reorder point?

Accepted Answer

Lead time from the supplier plus average daily usage

Answer

The reorder point is calculated using lead time combined with average daily usage to ensure stock doesn't run out before the new order arrives.

Question 3

Which inventory valuation method assigns the cost of the most recently purchased supplies to items sold or used first?

Accepted Answer

LIFO (Last-In, First-Out)

Answer

LIFO assumes the last items purchased are the first used, which can affect cost calculations especially in periods of price inflation.

Question 4

A sugar artist discovers that purchased petal dust has settled and separated in storage. What is the best corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Shake or stir the container before use to re-homogenize

Answer

Settled petal dust is normal and can be restored by shaking or gently stirring the container before use.

Question 5

What does 'safety stock' represent in a sugar art supply inventory system?

Accepted Answer

Extra inventory buffer held to prevent stockouts from demand spikes or delivery delays

Answer

Safety stock is a buffer of extra inventory maintained to protect against unexpected increases in demand or supplier delays.

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