Complete Computer (CC) is a retailer of computer equipment in Minneapolis with four retail outlets. Currently each
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a. Given that each outlet orders independently and gets its own delivery, determine the optimal order size at each outlet.
b. CC is thinking of centralizing purchasing (for all four outlets). In this setting, CC will place a single order (for all outlets) with the supplier. The supplier will deliver the order on a common truck to a transit point. Since individual requirements are identical across outlets, the total order is split equally and shipped to the retailers from this transit point. This entire operation has increased the fixed cost of placing an order to $ 1,800. If CC manages ordering optimally in the new setting, compute the average inventory in the CC system (across all four outlets).
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Managing Business Process Flows Principles of Operations Management
ISBN: 978-0136036371
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Authors: Ravi Anupindi, Sunil Chopra, Sudhakar Deshmukh, Jan Van Mieg
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