a. Brodie is uncertain if the cost presented in Exhibit 2 are appropriate for determining the EOQs. What changes would you recommend, and why? Should the cost of the three idle part-time workers be included when the production line is down?

b. Brodie is now not sure if the EOQ model is the most appropriate for the current production process. Evaluate the scheduling method that Jake and Josh are using. Why are they not following the established system?

c. Compare the established EOQ/ROP procedure (Exhibit 2) with the one that Jake and Josh are using. Which system do you prefer? What improvements do you recommend?

d. What recommendations should Brodie present to Jana Fremont at his next meeting with her?