CONNECT F/OPERATIONS MGMT
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ISBN: 9781264344963
Author: Stevenson
Publisher: INTER MCG
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Chapter 12, Problem 39P
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To determine: The optimal stocking level.
Introduction: Inventory is a stock or store of goods. Every company store lots of goods as inventory which will be used during replenishment periods. Management of inventory is so much essential to manage cost and also to reduce cost.
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