OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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ISBN: 9781260961393
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 12, Problem 12P

a)

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To determine: The number of batches of heating element produced per year.

Introduction: Inventory is a stock or store of goods. Every company store lots of goods as inventory which will be used during replenishment periods. Management of inventory is so much essential to manage cost and also to reduce cost.

b)

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To determine: The inventory on hand.

Introduction: Inventory is a stock or store of goods. Every company store lots of goods as inventory which will be used during replenishment periods. Management of inventory is so much essential to manage cost and also to reduce cost.

c)

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To determine: The average inventory.

Introduction: Inventory is a stock or store of goods. Every company store lots of goods as inventory which will be used during replenishment periods. Management of inventory is so much essential to manage cost and also to reduce cost.

d)

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To explain: Whether there is adequate time to do the job between the production batches.

Introduction: Inventory is a stock or store of goods. Every company store lots of goods as inventory which will be used during replenishment periods. Management of inventory is so much essential to manage cost and also to reduce cost.

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