Table $5.5$ You Are the Operations Manager of a Firm That Uses

question 60

Multiple Choice

Table $5.5$
You are the operations manager of a firm that uses the continuous review inventory control system. Suppose the firm operates 52 weeks a year and has the following characteristics for its primary item:


-Use the information in Table 5.5. What is the economic order quantity for this item?

• A) less than 400 units
• B) greater than 400 but less than or equal to 450 units
• C) greater than 450 but less than or equal to 500 units
• D) greater than 500 units

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