Bradley Solutions and Alexander Limited are two well-established suppliers of inexpensive tools. Weekend Projects is a national chain of retail outlets that caters to the occasional fixer-upper who would prefer to get the job done fast rather than investing in a well-appointed tool box. Weekend Projects wants to find a supplier for a particular tool set that promises to be a big seller. Expected annual sales are 100,000 units (D). Weekend's warehouses operate 50 weeks a year. Management collected data on the two suppliers, which are contained in the table below: Annual Freight Costs Shipping Quantity (Q) Price/Unit Annual Holding Lead Time (L) (p) $9.15 $9.15 Annual 10,000 $40,000 $28,000 $18,000 $35,000 $26,000 50,000 (wks) Supplier Bradley Alexander 25,000 Cost/Unit (H) Administrative Cost $1.83 $1.83 $10,000 $15,000 $17,000 7 a. Which of the two suppliers would provide the lowest annual cost to Weekend Projects? What shipping quantity would you suggest? Using and a shipping quantity of V units is the lowest cost alternative, with annual total costs to Weekend Projects of $ (Enter your response as an integer.)

Briefly and exactly explain how does the inventory management impacts the performance of the supply chain .

Put this in other words. Analyze and elaborate this one. In the intricate orchestration of supply chain management, predictive analytics emerges as an indispensable conductor. Drawing upon colossal datasets from multifarious sources, predictive analytics unfurls a tapestry of precise supply and demand prognostications, meticulous inventory optimization, seamless logistics orchestration for punctual deliveries, anticipation of equipment maintenance exigencies, and the nimble adaptation to unforeseen contingencies. In this ever-evolving landscape, predictive analytics has metamorphosed into a critical lever for cultivating an agile and resilient supply chain, warding off disruptions, and laying the foundations for sustainable success.

The cash discount is  1. the most common industry discount 2. given to the special vendors 3. Is given when they purchase a large quantity 4. given when the delivery is accepted early

Reactions and additional comments: Per the textbook definition, the term bullwhip effect “Describes the distortions in a supply chain caused by changes in customer demand, resulting in large swings in inventory levels as the orders ripple upstream from the retailer to the distributor and manufacturer” (Wallace, 2020, p. 137).  The term is derived from physics. When cracking a whip, someone just has to snap their wrist and it causes a wave like effect that increases with a chain reaction.  The bullwhip effect is a term that was first used in the 1990s. The makers of Pampers had many changes in order volumes, when usually diapers were bought at a constant rate (The Bullwhip effect : History and solutions, 2021). This caused the company to receive hard hits in demand with each new order from the retailers. For example, during the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone was told to stay home, go to school from home, and work from home. This caused the need for many more computers and electronic…

Chris Sandvig Irrigation, Inc., has summarized the price list from four potential suppliers of an underground control valve. See the table below. Annual usage is 1,100 valves; order cost is $10 per order; and annual inventory holding costs are $7.55 per unit. D D Vendor A Quantity 1-14 15-24 25-99 100-199 200-399 400+ Price $35.00 34.75 33.55 32.35 31.15 30.75 Vendor C Vendor D Vendor A D Vendor B Vendor B Which vendor should be selected and what order quantity is best if Sandvig Irrigation wants to minimize total cost? Chris Sandvig Irrigation should order units at a time from (enter your response as a whole number). Quantity 1-24 25-99 100-199 200-399 400+ Price $34.75 34.00 32.80 31.60 30.50 MacBook Air O Vendor C Quantity 1-49 50-149 150-299 300+ Price $34.50 33.75 32.50 31.10 Vendor D Quantity 1-149 150-299 300+ Price $34.25 33.00 31.00 Next

4. Distinguish between a supplier and a prime vendor. 5. Describe the Farm/School Meals Initiative.

Opening inventory = 6.4 bottles Issues = 5 bottles Ending inventory = 6.5 bottles Bottle size = 1.5 Liters Standard portion = 1.3 ounces Drink price = $5.15 What is the standard revenue from this brand? $984 $900 $200.85 $350

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how does inventory cost affect inventory size? Explain?