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Chapter 16, Problem 3P

a)

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To determine: The setup cost.

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The Economic Order Quantity is the order quantity at which the overall cost is minimum, given the set up or ordering cost, the annual demand and the inventory holding cost.

b)

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To determine: The setup time.

Concept introduction

The Economic Order Quantity is the order quantity at which the overall cost is minimum, given the set up or ordering cost, the annual demand and the inventory holding cost.

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