For supply item HM, Bertha Company has been ordering 130 units based on the recommendation of the salesperson who calls on the company monthly.
For supply item HM, Bertha Company has been ordering 130 units based on the recommendation of the salesperson who calls on the company monthly. The company has hired a new purchasing agent, who wants to start using the economic-order-quantity method and its supporting decision elements. She has gathered the following information:
Annual demand in units 500
Days used per year 500
Lead time, in days 30
Ordering costs $125
Annual unit carrying costs $20
Determine the EOQ, average inventory, orders per year, average daily demand, reorder point, annual ordering costs, and annual carrying costs.