What problem can occur if inventory management is weak in handicrafts?

Correct answer: Orders are affected when finished goods and raw material are not tracked

The direct answer is Option A: weak inventory management can affect orders because finished goods and raw materials are not properly tracked. Inventory means a record of what materials are available, what products are ready, what is being made, and what has been sold. The chain is: no accurate stock record, uncertain availability, wrong promise to a customer or shortage during production, delayed or cancelled order, and possible loss of trust. Option A is correct because handicraft production depends on knowing both inputs and outputs. Option B is wrong because keeping poor records cannot automatically improve an artisan’s skill. Option C is wrong because customers do not always increase; poor stock control can actually cause delays. Option D is wrong because prices still need to be calculated from material, labour, transport, and other costs. Inventory management does not mean producing everything in advance; it means knowing stock and planning wisely. Memory cue: know the stock before accepting the order.