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1. For product M, a firm has an annual holding cost that is 25% of the item cost

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Question

1.       For product M, a firm has an annual holding cost that is 25% of the item cost, an ordering cost of $10 per order, and annual demand of 1560 units. If ordering at least 85 units, the price per unit is $16; if ordering at least 95 units, the price per unit is $14.5. Lead time is 5 days. The firm operates 260 days.

a)     Determine the most cost-effective ordering quantity

b)     What is the total cost for the order quantity determined in a).

c)     Calculate reorder point

Summarize the inventory policy based on your calculation results

Explanation / Answer

1.       For product M, a firm has an annual holding cost that is 25% of the item cost, an ordering cost of $10 per order, and annual demand of 1560 units. If ordering at least 85 units, the price per unit is $16; if ordering at least 95 units, the price per unit is $14.5. Lead time is 5 days. The firm operates 260 days.

a)     Determine the most cost-effective ordering quantity

b)     What is the total cost for the order quantity determined in a).

c)     Calculate reorder point

Summarize the inventory policy based on your calculation results