Tom is concerned with the storage of both incoming materials for production and finished goods for distribution to customers. Tom's job is in the ________ area.
A) inventory control
B) purchasing
C) transportation
D) warehousing
E) quality control

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Tom's concern with storage of both incoming materials and finished goods as well as distribution to customers indicates that his job is in the warehousing area of the business. Inventory control and quality control are related to the management of stock levels and the quality of goods, respectively. Purchasing and transportation are concerned with the procurement of materials and the logistics involved in getting products from one place to another.

Tom Is Concerned with the Storage of Both Incoming Materials