WAREHOUSING and HIRE PURCHASE Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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What is Warehousing?
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Refers to the process of storing goods or inventory before they are sold or distributed. Key
2
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What are the key points Warehousing?
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- Warehouses provide safe and organized storage for products.
- They help track item location, arrival dates, duration in storage, and quantity on hand.
- Warehouses play a crucial role in the supply chain, facilitating the flow of products from businesses to consumers.
- These warehouses are often located at strategic location, much closer to the consumers to facilitate timely deliveries.
3
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What is Hire Purchases?
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Is an arrangement for buying expensive goods where the buyer makes an initial down payment and pays the remaining balance plus interest in installments. It is a form of credit sales that allows purchasing an asset without paying its full value immediately.
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What is Hire Purchase?
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- A form of credit sales.
- Enables ownership of expensive items without full upfront payment.
- Ownership is typically transferred to the buyer after the final installment is paid.
- Common for high-value items like vehicles and electronics.