Using Coca-cola and PepsiCo as examples help summarize how effective the company is in managing inventory based upon the type(s) of products the company sells and the industry in which it competes. Include discussion about whether the inventory turnover ratio is increasing or decreasing, what is causing the ratio increase/decrease, and whether the total value of inventory is increasing or decreasing on the balance sheet.

\fAverage days in Inventory for Coco-Cola and PepsiCo (2018-2019) Coco-Cola 2018 Days Inventory Turnover Average Days in Inventory 2019 Days Inventory Turnover Average Days in Inventory 365 4.56 30.04 365 4.53 30.57 PepsiCo 2018 Days 365 Inventory Turnover 9.39 Average Days in Inventory I 33.371 2019 Days 365 Inventory Turnover 9.03 Average Days in Inventory 40.42