A Production Manager Is Making a Decision on Batch Size

question 46

Essay

A production manager is making a decision on batch size for a product with an annual demand of 25,000 units per year. The setup cost for each batch is $45 and once the setup is complete, the product may be produced at the rate of 650 units per day. There is a holding cost of $2 per unit per year and the plant operates on a 250-day production year. How big should the production batch be and how long (in days) will it take to produce the batch?

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