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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of other supplies used within the manufacturing or production process expected to be consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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