To Determine the Optimal Quantity to Hold in Inventory, a Profit-

question 125

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To determine the optimal quantity to hold in inventory, a profit- maximizing manager uses marginal analysis.

Calculate the holding cost for a specific period based on the value of the shipment and the holding cost rate.

Understand the impact of shipping time on total shipping costs.

Apply mathematical skills to solve supply chain economics problems.

Understand how to calculate the geometric average return of an investment.

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