DMC Bikes Co. is a retailer of bicycles. The most popular bicycle has an monthly demand of  3000 units. Demand is predictable and spread evenly throughout the year. The bicycles are purchased by PR for $250 each. Ordering costs are $100 per order and the annual cost of holding one bicycle in inventory is $50.   Calculate the economic order quantity (EOQ) for the children’s bicycle. show solution

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DMC Bikes Co. is a retailer of bicycles. The most popular bicycle has an monthly demand of  3000 units. Demand is predictable and spread evenly throughout the year.

The bicycles are purchased by PR for $250 each. Ordering costs are $100 per order and the annual cost of holding one bicycle in inventory is $50.

 

Calculate the economic order quantity (EOQ) for the children’s bicycle. show solution

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