Practical Management Science
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ISBN: 9781305250901
Author: Wayne L. Winston, S. Christian Albright
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 12, Problem 33P
Summary Introduction
To determine: The number of cases of soda the company should order.
Inventory and supply chain models:
The functions of inventory and supply chain are one of the most important business decision areas for an organization. The first important aspect of these concepts is to have adequate inventory on hand. The second important aspect is to carry a little amount of inventory as possible.
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