Table D.3 The Harper Company Is in the Process of Production Planning

question 8

Multiple Choice

Table D.3
The Harper Company is in the process of production planning for the next four quarters. The company follows a policy of a stable workforce and uses overtime and subcontracting to meet uneven forecasted demand. Anticipation inventory is also allowed, but not backorders. Undertime is paid, at a rate of $5.00 per unit. The beginning (or current) inventory is 25 units. Details are shown in the following POM for Windows table.


-Use the information in Table D.3. Given the information in the optimal tableau, what is the inventory carrying cost, in dollars per unit per quarter?

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