Supplier A Supplier B Quantity Unit Price Quantity Unit Price 1-2499 $3.00 1-1999 $3.50 2500-3499 2.90 2000-2999 3.15 3500-4999 2.80 3000-3999 2.85 5000 or more 2.70 4000-4999 2.75 5000 or more 2.60

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My Kitchen Delights (MKD) is considering two new
suppliers for the jars used in the production process. Th e quality
at both suppliers is equal. Assume that the annual holding cost
is 30 percent of the unit price. Monthly demand averages 20,000
jars. Ordering cost with these two suppliers is $30 per order. Th e
price lists for the suppliers are as follows:

(a) Determine the optimal order quantity when using
Supplier A.
(b) Determine the optimal order quantity when using
Supplier B.
(c) Given MKD’s lack of space, which supplier do you
recommend be used? Justify your answer.

Supplier A
Supplier B
Quantity
Unit Price
Quantity
Unit Price
1-2499
$3.00
1-1999
$3.50
2500-3499
2.90
2000-2999
3.15
3500-4999
2.80
3000-3999
2.85
5000 or more
2.70
4000-4999
2.75
5000 or more
2.60
Transcribed Image Text:Supplier A Supplier B Quantity Unit Price Quantity Unit Price 1-2499 $3.00 1-1999 $3.50 2500-3499 2.90 2000-2999 3.15 3500-4999 2.80 3000-3999 2.85 5000 or more 2.70 4000-4999 2.75 5000 or more 2.60
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