A Product Has the Following Gross Requirements Other Data for This Scenario Include: Setup Cost = $250

question 64

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A product has the following gross requirements. Which is cheaper lot-for-lot, part period balance, or EOQ lot sizing, assuming there is no stocking-out?
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Week } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\\hline \text { Requirements } & 50 & 80 & 90 & 50 & 30 & 60 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Other data for this scenario include: setup cost = $250, inventory holding cost $2 per unit per week. There is no beginning inventory; there are no scheduled receipts. The usage pattern is expected to continue for the remainder of the year.

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