The period in the cash cycle where the customer places the order, and the firm determines what materials for manufacture are NOT in inventory is called the ________ period.

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The input sourcing period involves the process of determining what materials are needed for manufacture but are not currently in inventory. This occurs when a customer places an order, and the firm must source the necessary raw materials to fulfill the order. The other options (quotation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable) do not accurately describe this period in the cash cycle.

The Period in the Cash Cycle Where the Customer Places