Principles of Cost Accounting
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ISBN: 9781305087408
Author: Edward J. Vanderbeck, Maria R. Mitchell
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 1E
Order Point
Pershing, Inc. expects daily usage of 500 lb of material X, an anticipated lead time of seven days, and a desired safety stock of 2,500 lb.
- a. Determine the order point.
- b. Determine the number of pounds to be issued from safety stock if the new order is four days late.
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