Question: Problem 1. The demand for a cellphone for the next 12 weeks is 55 units in weeks 1,4,5, and 10;45 units in weeks 2,6 ,

Problem 1. The demand for a cellphone for the

Problem 1. The demand for a cellphone for the next 12 weeks is 55 units in weeks 1,4,5, and 10;45 units in weeks 2,6 , and 7 ; and 50 units in weeks 3,8,9,11 and 12 . Initial on-hand inventory is 110 units. Another 70 units are scheduled for receipt in period 2. The lot size is 70 units, and the lead-time is 2 weeks. Also, there is a safety stock requirement of 45 units. (a) Develop the gross and net requirements report for the 12-week period. (10 points) *Step by step with explanation* (b) If the ordering cost is $140 per order and the carrying cost is $15 /unit-week, determine the total cost of this arrangement. (5 points)

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