An Assistant Manager Is Reviewing the Costs Associated with One

question 168

Essay

An assistant manager is reviewing the costs associated with one of the store's better-selling products. The data available follows.
Demand = 400 units/year
Order cost = $25/order
Holding cost = 50¢/unit/year
a. They currently order a one-year supply. What are the total annual ordering cost and holding cost for this order size?
b. What would be the EOQ and its associated ordering and holding costs?

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