If you drink a large (250ml) glass of wine, your body takes about three hours to break down the alcohol. If you drink one pint of beer, your body takes about two hours to break it down. One pint of strong lager is equivalent to three units, so this will take longer.
General Asset Differences. As a current asset, inventory is different from long-term assets in that it is typically acquired and sold within twelve months. Accounts receivable, cash and other marketable securities are other examples of current assets.
Costs associated with the maintenance of inventory. Inventory cost may include shrinkage, insurance, storage fees, taxes, and depreciation, and is typically estimated as a percentage of the total value of the inventory. A business must balance inventory cost against the risk of not being able to fulfill customer requests in a timely manner.