Johnson Tire Plaza (JTP) is a large chain of tire shops, who sells various brand of automobile tires.  The yearly demand of a particular brand of time is about 8,888 units per year.  JTP purchases these tires from a supplier. The ordering cost is $124 per order and the holding cost is   $19 per tire per year. The supplier always deliver the shipment within 6 days after receiving a   replenishment order from JTP. The company operates 250 days per year. Assume EOQ model is applicable.  What is the optimal annual inventory cost for JTP? Use at least 4 decimal places.

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Johnson Tire Plaza (JTP) is a large chain of tire shops, who sells various brand of automobile tires. 
The yearly demand of a particular brand of time is about 8,888 units per year. 
JTP purchases these tires from a supplier. The ordering cost is $124 per order and the holding cost is  
$19 per tire per year. The supplier always deliver the shipment within 6 days after receiving a  
replenishment order from JTP. The company operates 250 days per year. Assume EOQ model is applicable. 

What is the optimal annual inventory cost for JTP?

Use at least 4 decimal places.

 
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