a. Determine order quantity and reorder points to minimise the total cost b.Determine the review period and maximum inventory to minimise the total cost

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A manufacturing company faces an uncertain demand for its product at an average of 10,000 units per year. Selling price of the product is IDR. 1.500.000,-. The cost of holding per unit per year is estimated at ID. 350.000,-. Profit of the product is IDR. 300,000,- per unit. If the company could not meet the demand, then the profit will be lost. Ordering lead time is approximately 7 days, and the demand during lead time follows a uniform distribution of 30 to 200 units. a. Determine order quantity and reorder points to minimise the total cost b.Determine the review period and maximum inventory to minimise the total cost
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