Arrow Space, Inc., manufactures specialized ceramic components used in the aerospace industry. The companys materials and parts

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Arrow Space, Inc., manufactures specialized ceramic components used in the aerospace industry. The company’s materials and parts manager is currently revising the inventory policy for XL-20, one of the chemicals used in the production process. The chemical is purchased in 10-pound canisters for $95 each.

The firm uses 4,800 canisters per year. The controller estimates that to place and receive a typical order of XL-20 costs $150. The annual cost of storing XL-20 is $4 per canister.

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a. Write the formula for the total annual cost of ordering and storing XL-20.

Use the EOQ formula to determine the optimal order quantity.

What is the total annual cost of ordering and storing XL-20 at the economic order quantity?

How many orders will be placed per year?

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Cost Management Strategies For Business Decisions

ISBN: 12

4th Edition

Authors: Ronald Hilton, Michael Maher, Frank Selto

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