Choose from the following selections the best definition of a production report.
A) A document where every production operation is scheduled at a specific calendar time, resources and workers are assigned, and steps are outlined to utilize all resources effectively
B) A document that authorizes the movement of raw materials from inventory into production
C) A barcode tag to authorize and track movements of a single manufacturing job from one location in production to another
D) A document that summarizes the total manufacturing cost of a product, which is important in recording the cost of inventory and cost of goods sold in the general ledger

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A production report is primarily used to summarize the manufacturing costs associated with a product, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead. This information is crucial for accurately recording inventory costs and the cost of goods sold in a company's financial records.

Choose from the Following Selections the Best Definition of a Production