Accounting Information Systems
Accounting Information Systems
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ISBN: 9781337619202
Author: Hall, James A.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Explain the reasons for having separate departments for warehousing and shipping. Also, explain the reasons for having separate departments for warehousing and inventory control. Explain whether or not making separate departments for each function create more paperwork.

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