The rate of consumption of an item is 20 units per year. The cost of procurement (i.e. placing an order and receiving the goods) per order is Rs. 40. The unit cost is Rs. 100. Inventory carrying cost is 0.16% and it depends upon the average stock. Use Model I to determine: (i) EOQ (ii) If lead time is 3 months, determine the reorder point

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The rate of consumption of an item is 20 units per year. The cost of procurement (i.e. placing an order and receiving the goods) per order is Rs. 40. The unit cost is Rs. 100. Inventory carrying cost is 0.16% and it depends upon the average stock. Use Model I to determine: (i) EOQ (ii) If lead time is 3 months, determine the reorder point. 
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