The annual demand of Maize Meal = 750 units (bigger size), Delivered purchase cost = R35/units, Annual carrying cost percentage= 25 percent, Order cost = R50/order. The lead time is 10 working days. Assuming 20 working days per month. Calculate the Economic Order Quantity calculate the reorder point calculate  the average inventory Suppose orders are placed only at review time. calculate the optimal period and the optimal order quantity.

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The annual demand of Maize Meal = 750 units (bigger size), Delivered purchase cost = R35/units, Annual carrying cost percentage= 25 percent, Order cost = R50/order. The lead time is 10 working days. Assuming 20 working days per month.

Calculate the Economic Order Quantity

calculate the reorder point

calculate  the average inventory

Suppose orders are placed only at review time. calculate the optimal period and the optimal order quantity.

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