Question: 3 . Paragon Electric needs to select a supplier for its manufacturing plant. Tables below show the annual requirements and the proposals submitted by two

3. Paragon Electric needs to select a supplier for its manufacturing plant. Tables below show the annual requirements and the proposals submitted by two suppliers:
Requirements (annual forecast)60,000 units
Inventory carrying rate 20% per year
Transportation cost $0.02 per unit-mile
Order Processing Cost $100 per order
Supplier 1 Supplier 2
Unit Price $10 $12
Supplier Fixed Lot Size (units)60005000
Distance (miles)200120
Supplier Quality Rating (defects)0.8%1.0%

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