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A Container of Ball-Bearings Valued at $25,000, Currently Located in Winnipeg

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A container of ball-bearings valued at $25,000, currently located in Winnipeg, MB needs to be delivered to the Ottawa, ON plant. The standard shipment method takes two days. However, for an additional charge of $500, the container can be sent overnight to arrive one day later. The annual holding cost rate for this type of item has been estimated at 28%. Which option is more economical?


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Refrigerated Trailer

A type of trailer equipped with a refrigeration unit, used for transporting perishable goods at controlled temperatures.

Duct-Type Floor

A flooring system incorporating ducts for the purpose of air distribution, commonly used in vehicles or buildings for heating or cooling.

T-Bar-Type Floor

A type of flooring that incorporates T-bar structural elements, often used in construction for added stability or for the support of other building components.

Semi-Trailer

A type of trailer used in freight transport that does not have a front axle and is supported at its forward end by a road tractor or by a detachable front axle assembly known as a dolly.

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