Question: Given the following information, use total cost analysis to determine which supplier is more cost-effective. Late delivery of raw material results in 60 percent lost

Given the following information, use total cost analysis to determine which supplier is more cost-effective. Late delivery of raw material results in 60 percent lost sales and 40 percent back orders if finished goods.

Order lot size

Requirements (annual forecast)

120000 units

Weight per engine

22 pounds

Order processing cost

125/ Order

Inventory caring rate

20% per year

Cost of working capital

10% per year

Profit margin

15%

Price of finished goods

Back order cost

$15 per unit

Unit price

Supplier 1

Supplier 2

1 to 999 units/order

1000 to 2999 units/order

Tooling cost

Terms

2/10,net 30

1/10, net 30

Distance

125 miles

100 miles

Supplier Quality Rating

Supplier Delivery Rating

Truckload (TL >=40,000 lbs.): $0.85 per ton mile

Less than truckload (LTL): $1.10 per ton mile

Note: per ton mile= 2000lbs per mile; number of days per year= 365

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