NAPA Wine Company is a retailer which sells vintage wines.  The company has established a policy of reordering inventory every 30 days. A consultant has suggested NAPA considering its inventory problem from the EOQ model viewpoint.  The following constitute the relevant data.   Ordering cost = $12 per order Carrying cost = 20% of purchase price Purchase price = $11 per unit Total sales for year = 5,000 units Safety stock = 0   How much total costs under the current policy exceed those under the EOQ?

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NAPA Wine Company is a retailer which sells vintage wines.  The

company has established a policy of reordering inventory every 30 days. A consultant has suggested NAPA considering its inventory problem from the EOQ model viewpoint.  The following constitute the relevant data.

 

Ordering cost = $12 per order

Carrying cost = 20% of purchase price

Purchase price = $11 per unit

Total sales for year = 5,000 units

Safety stock = 0

 

How much total costs under the current policy exceed those under the EOQ?

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