Concept explainers
a)
To calculate: The value of ordering cost.
Introduction:
Economic order quantity (EOQ):
EOQ is the quantity of units a company must add to its inventory so as to minimize the total inventory costs. It will determine the ideal order quantity which will decrease the inventory management costs.
Ordering cost:
Ordering cost is the cost incurred for single order. The order cost is essential for calculating EOQ.
b)
To determine: The impact if the true ordering cost is much greater than calculated ordering cost.
Introduction:
Economic order quantity (EOQ):
EOQ is the quantity of units a company must add to its inventory so as to minimize the total inventory costs. It will determine the ideal order quantity which will decrease the inventory management costs.
Ordering cost:
Ordering cost is the cost incurred for single order. The order cost is essential for calculating EOQ.
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