The Primary Purpose of the Basic Economic Order Quantity Model $\sqrt { \frac { 2 \cdot D \cdot S } { H } }$

question 64

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of the basic economic order quantity model shown below is Q* = $\sqrt { \frac { 2 \cdot D \cdot S } { H } }$

• A) to calculate the reorder point, so that replenishments take place at the proper time
• B) to minimize the sum of carrying cost and holding cost
• C) to maximize the customer service level
• D) to minimize the sum of setup cost and holding cost
• E) to calculate the optimum safety stock

Analyze the impact of economies of scale on production efficiency.

Apply principles of cost analysis to fill in cost and output tables.

Understand the concept of statistical significance and its implications.

Comprehend the role of null and alternative hypotheses in hypothesis testing.

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