The superComputer is a computer store that sells various computer hardware and software. You have been given
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The superComputer is a computer store that sells various computer hardware and software. You have been given the following information regarding a certain laptop:
Average weekly demand (52 weeks/year) | 60 |
The standard deviation of weekly demand | 12 |
Order lead time | 3 weeks |
The standard deviation of order lead time | 0 |
Unit cost | €350 |
Order cost | €2 |
Annual unit holding cost | €48 |
Service level | 99% (z = 2.33) |
- What is the EOQ for the laptop?
- Calculate annual ordering and holding costs for the laptop (ignoring safety stock). What do you notice and how would this affect your stocking policy?
- If SuperComputer currently orders 120 laptops at a time, how much more or less would SuperComputer pay in annual holding and ordering costs if they were to order just 12 laptops at a time?
- What is the reorder point for the laptop and how much of this consists of safety stock?
- What are the annual holding costs when considering safety stock? How much of this cost is due to the safety stock being held?
- If SuperComputer wants to reduce their order lead time to one week what would be the new safety stock and how would this affect annual holding costs?
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ISBN: 978-0077861681
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Authors: Marcia Cornett, Troy Adair
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