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Simple English definitions for legal terms

cost of carrying

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A quick definition of cost of carrying:

The cost of carrying refers to the expenses incurred in holding or storing inventory for a certain period. This includes the cost of capital invested in the inventory, storage fees, insurance, and other related expenses. It is important for businesses to consider the cost of carrying as it can impact their profitability and cash flow.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The cost of carrying refers to the variable cost of stocking one unit of inventory for one year. It includes the opportunity cost of the capital invested in the inventory.

Example: A company that produces and sells shoes has to keep a certain amount of inventory in stock to meet customer demand. The cost of carrying includes the expenses incurred in storing the shoes, such as rent, utilities, insurance, and taxes. It also includes the opportunity cost of the capital invested in the inventory, which is the return the company could have earned if it had invested the money elsewhere.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the cost of carrying is calculated for a company that has to maintain inventory. The cost of carrying is an important factor in determining the profitability of a business, as it affects the company's cash flow and working capital. By minimizing the cost of carrying, a company can improve its bottom line and increase its competitiveness in the market.

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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
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I said accosted not assaulted
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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
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Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
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Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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