Crew Soccer Shoes Company is considering a change of their current inventory control system for soccer shoes.
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Crew Soccer Shoes Company is considering a change of their current inventory control system for soccer shoes. The information regarding the shoes is given below.
Average demand = 200 pairs/week
Lead time = 3 weeks
Order cost = $65/order
Unit cost = $20
Carrying charge rate = 0.20
Desired service level = 95%
Standard deviation of weekly demand = 50
Number of weeks per year = 52
The company decides to use a fixed order quantity system. What is the economic order quantity? What should be the reorder point be to have a 95% service level? Explain how the system will operate.
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ISBN: 978-1133372424
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Authors: David Alan Collier, James R. Evans
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