A local supermarket sells a popular brand of shampoo at a fairly steady rate of 380 bottles per month. The cost of each bottle to the supermarket is 45 cents, and the cost ofplacing an order has been estimated at $8.50. Assume that holding costs are based ona 25 percent annual interest rate. Stock-outs of the shampoo are not allowed.b. If the procurement lead time is two months, find the reorder point based on the onhand inventory

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A local supermarket sells a popular brand of shampoo at a fairly steady rate of 380 bottles per month. The cost of each bottle to the supermarket is 45 cents, and the cost of
placing an order has been estimated at $8.50. Assume that holding costs are based on
a 25 percent annual interest rate. Stock-outs of the shampoo are not allowed.
b. If the procurement lead time is two months, find the reorder point based on the onhand inventory

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