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A classification of current inventory representing the amount of current raw materials and current production supplies. [Refer: Current production supplies; Current raw materials]

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A classification of current inventory representing the amount of goods that have completed the production process and are held for sale in the ordinary course of business. [Refer: Inventories]

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The amount of current inventories. [Refer: Inventories]

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The amount of non-current inventories. [Refer: Inventories]

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A classification of current inventory representing the amount of interchangeable parts that are kept in an inventory and are used for the repair or replacement of failed parts. [Refer: Inventories]

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A classification of current inventory representing the amount of assets currently in production, which require further processes to be converted into finished goods or services. [Refer: Current finished goods; Inventories]