Chapter 12, Problem 7DQ

Summary Introduction

To explain: The reason for not including product cost in EOQ model where product cost is considered in quantity discount model.

Introduction: Inventory management is the process of ordering, storing and using inventory of the company such raw material, components and finished goods. It governs the flow of goods from manufacturers to warehouse and to the point of sale. The key function is to maintain record of flow of new or returned products which enters or leaves the company.