Which Lot Sizing Rule Is Best When Inventory Carrying Costs

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which lot sizing rule is best when inventory carrying costs are high and setup/order costs are low?

• A) Lot-for-lot (LFL)
• B) Fixed-order quantity (FOQ)
• C) Periodic-order quantity (POQ)
• D) Gross requirements (GR)

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