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Timber Company sells 900 units of its deluxe product each year. The cost of setting up for one production run is $150; the cost of carrying one unit in inventory for a year is $3. Timber currently produces 100 deluxe units in one production run.
A. Calculate the annual setup cost of the current policy.
B. Calculate the annual carrying cost of the current policy.
C. Calculate the total inventory-related cost of the current policy.
D. Do you suppose that the current production run is smaller or larger than the EOQ? Why?


Definitions:

Unequal Economic Distribution

The uneven allocation of economic resources and wealth among individuals or groups within a society, often leading to disparities in living standards and opportunities.

Consumers

Individuals or groups who purchase goods and services for personal use, playing a key role in the economic system through their demand for products.

Global Segmentation

The process of dividing the world market into distinct subsets of customers who share common needs or characteristics, allowing for targeted marketing strategies.

Targeting

The process of identifying and focusing on specific segments of the market that a company views as potential customers for its products or services.

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