A particular branch of ABC Co. is experiencing some inventory control problems. The manager currently orders 5,000 units four times each year to handle annual demand of 20,000 units. Each order costs P15 and each unit costs P1.50 to carry. The branch maintains a safety stock of 200 units. IF proper management is applied, how much will be the inventory cost savings on the particular branch?

A particular branch of ABC Co. is experiencing some inventory control problems. The manager currently orders 5,000 units four times each year to handle annual demand of 20,000 units. Each order costs P15 and each unit costs P1.50 to carry. The branch maintains a safety stock of 200 units. IF proper management is applied, how much will be the inventory cost savings on the particular branch?

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285869681

Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Publisher:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Chapter16: Lean Supply Chain Management

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Problem 10DQ: The chapter presented various approaches for the control of inventory investment. Discuss three...

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The chapter presented various approaches for the control of inventory investment. Discuss three additional approaches not included that might involve supply chain managers.
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