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Chapter C, Problem 8P
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Interpretation: The order quantity that minimizes total annual costs is to be calculated.
Concept Introduction: Ordering optimum size (creating no additional or shortage of materials in stock) at minimum ordering cost is EOQ.
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B). As an inventory manager, you must decide on the order quantity for an item. Its annual demand is 679 units. Ordering costs are $7 each time an order is placed, and the holding cost is 10% of the unit cost. Your supplier provided the following price schedule.
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1 - 100
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101 - 350
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What ordering-quantity policy do you recommend?
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Explain the differences between inventory carrying costs and ordering costs.
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