| Article ID: | iaor19911869 |
| Country: | United States |
| Volume: | 31 |
| Start Page Number: | 8 |
| End Page Number: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1990 |
| Journal: | Production and Inventory Management Journal |
| Authors: | Livne Zvi Z., Ronen Boaz |
| Keywords: | production |
The component chart is an informative pictorial representation of the components, or raw materials, used in the production of a given item. It allows quick identification of potential problems and helps in the control as well as the coordination of inventory, purchasing, and production-related decisions.