Chapter 12, Problem 22P

a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The optimal order quantity with the minimum annual cost for purchasing the integrated chips.

Introduction:

Quantity discount model:

Quantity discount model is a scenario where manufacturing companies receive price discount for ordering large quantities. The firm will estimate if the discount quantity is profitable for the firm and make the decision.

Economic order quantity (EOQ):

EOQ is the quantity of units a company must add to its inventory so as to minimize the total inventory costs. It will determine the ideal order quantity which will decrease the inventory management costs.

Annual holding cost:

Annual holding cost is the cost involved in holding the excess inventory present within a firm. The excess inventory will be carried on for the next year and used for production.

Annual ordering cost:

Annual ordering cost is the cost involved in making a purchase order and the following up of that order. It will account for the labor involved and other associated costs.

Purchase cost:

Purchase cost is the cost incurred to purchase the require components to satisfy the demand of the firm. The cost will vary according to the demand.

Total cost:

Total cost is the overall cost taking into estimation of the holding, ordering and the purchase cost of the materials.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The optimal order quantity with the minimum annual cost for purchasing the integrated chips.