Concept explainers
a)
To calculate: The optimal size of the production run.
Introduction:
Economic production quantity (EPQ):
The economic production quantity is used to determine the amount a company or a retail outlet should purchase at every order so as to minimize the associated total inventory costs. It is done by balancing the holding cost and the ordering cost.
b)
To calculate: The average holding cost per year.
Introduction:
Average holding cost:
The average holding cost is the cost associated with storing the inventory of unsold items. It will also consider the cost of loss of goods, labor and other associated costs.
c)
To calculate: The average setup cost per year.
Introduction:
Average setup cost:
The average setup cost is the expense involved in setting up a business which includes the machinery, labor, infrastructure and the cost of other associated requirements.
d)
To calculate: The total cost including the cost of lights per year.
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