Practical Management Science
Practical Management Science
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ISBN: 9781305734845
Author: WINSTON
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 12, Problem 27P
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To identify: The reorder point at which the bakery must place the orders.

Inventory and supply chain models:

The functions of inventory and supply chain are one of the most important business decision areas for an organization. The first important aspect of these concepts is to have adequate inventory on hand. The second important aspect is to carry a little amount of inventory as possible.

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Practical Management Science, Chapter 12, Problem 27P , additional homework tip  1

Formula:

Practical Management Science, Chapter 12, Problem 27P , additional homework tip  2

Data table to calculate the reorder point for different lead times:

Cells A15 to B18 is selected and the input is given as shown below:

Practical Management Science, Chapter 12, Problem 27P , additional homework tip  3

Output:

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