Question: A machine importer is evaluating two courier delivery options. Courier A charges $400 and requires 2-days to delivery. Courier B charges $350 and requires 5-days

A machine importer is evaluating two courier delivery options. Courier A charges $400 and requires 2-days to delivery. Courier B charges $350 and requires 5-days to deliver. Each machine costs $6000 and has an annual holding cost of 25%.

  1. Determine which shipping alternative is best
  2. How much can be saved by utilizing one courier versus the other?

Perform an ABC Inventory Classification for the following items:

A machine importer is evaluating two courier

150 Item 4021 9402 4066 6500 9280 4050 6850 3010 4400 2307 Monthly Usage Unit Cost 50 $1,400 300 $12 40 $700 $20 10 $1,020 80 $140 2,000 $15 400 $20 7,000 $25 1958 $14

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