A Company Is Trying to Implement MRP but Is Having

question 45

Essay

A company is trying to implement MRP but is having trouble determining which order sizing method will minimize costs. Setup cost is $200 and holding cost is $2/period. If each period is 1 week, gross requirements are 270 units per 10 weeks, and there are 6 planned order releases for every 10 weeks, calculate the cost for lot-for-lot compared to EOQ for an entire year. Assume that EOQ and lot-for-lot are computed as though the usage will occur continually throughout the year.

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Definitions:

Period End

The conclusion of an accounting period, at which time financial statements are prepared and financial activities are summarized.

Transfer

The movement of resources, products, or services from one part of an organization to another.

Manufacturing Firm

A business involved in the industrial production or manufacturing of goods, typically using machinery and labor.

Goods Completed

Finished products that have undergone the entire production process and are ready for sale.