The IBP Grocery Orders Most of Its Items in Lot

question 44

Essay

The IBP Grocery orders most of its items in lot sizes of 10 units. Average annual demand per side of beef is 720 units per year. Ordering costs are $25 per order with an average purchasing price of $100. Annual inventory carrying costs are estimated to be 40% of the unit cost.
Required:
a.Determine the economic order quantity.
b.Determine the annual cost savings if the shop changes from an order size of 10 units to the economic order quantity.
c.Since the shelf life is limited, the IBP Grocery must keep the inventory moving. Assuming a 360-day year, determine the optimal lot size under each of the following: (1) a 20-day shelf life and (2) a 10-day shelf life.

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Definitions:

Applied Overhead

Applied overhead refers to the estimated amount of overhead costs allocated to particular cost objects based on a predetermined rate, used to assign indirect costs to products or services.

Variance Measured

The process of determining the difference between expected and actual performance, costs, or revenues for the purpose of financial analysis and control.

Variable Overhead

Overhead costs that fluctuate with the level of production output, such as utilities for machinery or costs for raw materials.

Direct Labour Hour

A measure of the amount of time a worker spends on direct production activities.