Concept explainers
a)
To calculate: The economic production quantity (EPQ).
Introduction:
Economic production quantity (EPQ):
The economic production quantity is used to determine the amount a company or a retail outlet should purchase at every order so as to minimize the associated total inventory costs. It is done by balancing the holding cost and the ordering cost.
a)
Answer to Problem 18P
The economic production quantity (EPQ) is 671 units.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Annual Demand (D) = 12,500 units
Number of working days (N) = 250 / year
Holding cost (H) = $2 / unit / year
Ordering cost (S) = 30 / order
Daily production (p) = 300 / day
Formula to calculate EPQ:
Calculation of EPQ:
Hence, the economic production quantity (EPQ) is 671 units.
b)
To calculate: The number of production runs per year.
Introduction:
Production runs:
The production run is the development of similar or associated goods by utilizing a particular approach or processes.
b)
Answer to Problem 18P
The number of production runs per yearis 18.63.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Annual Demand (D) = 12,500 units
Number of working days (N) = 250 / year
Holding cost (H) = $2 / unit / year
Ordering cost (S) = 30 / order
Daily production (p) = 300 / day
Formula to calculate number of production runs:
Calculation of number of production runs:
Hence, the number of production runs per year is 18.63.
c)
To calculate: The maximum inventory level.
Introduction:
Maximum inventory level:
The maximum inventory level is the level of inventory in a firm which should not be exceeded at any circumstances. It is to ensure that the cost of capital is not increased.
c)
Answer to Problem 18P
The maximum inventory level is 559 units.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Annual Demand (D) = 12,500 units
Number of working days (N) = 250 / year
Holding cost (H) = $2 / unit / year
Ordering cost (S) = 30 / order
Daily production (p) = 300 / day
Formula to calculate maximum inventory level:
Calculation of maximum inventory level:
Hence, the maximum inventory level is 559 units.
d)
To determine: The percentage of time the facility will be producing components.
d)
Answer to Problem 18P
The percentage of time the facility will be producing componentsis 16.7%.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Annual Demand (D) = 12,500 units
Number of working days (N) = 250 / year
Holding cost (H) = $2 / unit / year
Ordering cost (S) = 30 / order
Daily production (p) = 300 / day
Formula to calculate days of demand:
Formula to calculate days of production:
Calculation of days of demand satisfied by each production run:
Calculation of days in production for each order:
Calculation of percent time of production:
The percentage of the time the facility is producing components is calculated by dividing the days in production by the days of demand.
Hence, the percentage of time the facility will be producing components is 16.7%.
e)
To determine: The annual cost of ordering and holding inventory.
e)
Answer to Problem 18P
The annual cost of ordering and holding inventory is $1,117.90
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Annual Demand (D) = 12,500 units
Number of working days (N) = 250 / year
Holding cost (H) = $2 / unit / year
Ordering cost (S) = 30 / order
Daily production (p) = 300 / day
Formula to calculate the annual cost of ordering and holding inventory:
Calculation of annual cost of ordering and holding inventory:
Hence, the annual cost of ordering and holding inventory is $1,117.90.
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