A Shop That Makes Candles Offers a Scented Candle, Which

question 85

Essay

A shop that makes candles offers a scented candle, which has a monthly demand of 360 boxes. Candles can be produced at a rate of 36 boxes per day. The shop operates 20 days a month. Assume that demand is uniform throughout the month. Setup cost is $60 for a run, and holding cost is $2 per box on a monthly basis.
Determine the following:
(A) the economic run size
(B) the maximum inventory
(C) the number of days in a run
The daily usage rate (u) is 18 boxes. The daily production rate (p) is 36 boxes.

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position by listing assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a business after deducting liabilities, representing the ownership interest of the shareholders or owners.

Beginning Balance

The amount of money or value of an account or inventory present at the start of a financial period before any transactions have occurred.

Net Income

The profit remaining after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and dividends have been deducted from total revenue.