The Soft Goods Department of a Large Department Store Sells

question 8

Essay

The soft goods department of a large department store sells 175 units per month of a certain large bath towel. The unit cost of a towel to the store is $2.50 and the cost of placing an order has been estimated to be $12.00. The store uses an inventory carrying charge of 27% per year. Determine the optimal order quantity, order frequency, and the annual cost of inventory management. If, through automation of the purchasing process, the ordering cost can be cut to $4.00, what will be the new economic order quantity, order frequency, and annual inventory management cost?
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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The allocated amount of the cost of a fixed asset being charged to expense over the asset's useful life.

Accumulated Depreciation

The cumulative depreciation expense charged to a fixed asset from the time it first became operational.

Net Noncurrent Assets

The total value of a company’s long-term assets minus any liabilities directly associated with those assets.

Accumulated Depreciation

The cumulative reduction in the value of a tangible asset due to wear and tear over time.