A Company Is Trying to Implement MRP but Is Having

question 136

Essay

A company is trying to implement MRP but is having trouble determining which order sizing method will minimize costs. Setup cost is $200 and holding cost is $2/period. If each period is 1 week, gross requirements are 27 units per week, and there are 6 planned order releases for every 10 weeks, calculate the cost for lot-for-lot compared to EOQ for an entire year. Assume that EOQ and lot-for-lot are computed as though the usage will occur continually throughout the year.

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Definitions:

Short-Run

A period in which not all factors of production can vary, allowing for some level of fixed inputs or conditions.

Aggregate Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the overall price level in the economy and the total output produced by firms.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with changes in the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Marginal Cost

The expense incurred from manufacturing an extra unit of a product or service.