The Manager at Robert's Cigars Wants to Determine the Lowest

question 37

Essay

The manager at Robert's Cigars wants to determine the lowest cost order policy given the following purchase discounts offered: cigar costs are $4 each for orders less than 500; $3.50 each for orders of 500 - 1000; and $3.25 each for orders greater than 1000.The order cost = $75, annual demand forecast = 5500 cigars, inventory carrying cost = 30% per year.

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