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To: JimieA who wrote (2029)	8/4/1998 1:57:00 AM
From: Larry Abrams	Read Replies (2) of 2574

Inventory problem is getting worse. From 1Q to 2Q inventory increased 52% from 130.9M to 199.8M while CGS increased only 17.9% from 120.9M to 142.4M Turnover decreased from 3.7 times to 2.9 times. Compare this with, say, HP, whose latest turnover ration was 4.9 times Target for a computer and computer-related manufacturer should be 5 to 6 times. Anticipated sales in the second half is not sufficient justification for APCC's levels. What gives?

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