The HA H.A.L.Computer

question 119

Short Answer

The H.A.L.Computer Store sells a printer for $400.Demand for this is constant during the year, and annual demand is forecasted to be 1350 units.The holding cost is $20 per unit per year, while the cost of ordering is $90 per order.Currently, the company is ordering 12 times per year (92 units each time).There are 270 working days per year and the lead-time is 8 days.What should be the reorder point?

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