Polyton Fabrics uses a variety of raw materials such as cotton, polyester, and clothing dye while manufacturing clothes. In the context of operations management, the raw materials used by Polyton Fabrics are its _____.
A) throughput
B) information systems
C) contingency systems
D) inventory

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Raw materials are considered inventory in the context of operations management, as they are the materials kept in stock and used in the production process. Throughput refers to the rate at which a company produces and delivers goods or services. Information systems and contingency systems are management and planning tools used to manage operations and respond to unexpected events.

Polyton Fabrics Uses a Variety of Raw Materials Such as Cotton