In a manufacturing company balance sheet manufacturing inventories are reported in the current assets section in the order of their expected use in production.

Manufacturing Inventories

Materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods that a company holds for the purpose of future production or sale.

Current Assets

Assets that a company expects to convert to cash or use up within one year.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that reports the assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity at a specific date.