A Shipment of Parts Valued at $980,000 Needs to Be

question 57

Essay

A shipment of parts valued at $980,000 needs to be shipped from Chilliwack, BC to Gimli, MB. They could be shipped by rail, taking 20 days at a cost of $1,700, or by truck, taking 6 days at a cost of $8,340. The annual holding cost rate for this type of item has been estimated at 18%. What option is more economical?

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