Inventory Management Models: Master Inventory Optimization Strategies

Question 1

What is a key advantage of implementing a two-bin inventory system?

Accepted Answer

Improves inventory accuracy

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Reduces storage space requirements

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Automates the reorder process

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Eliminates the possibility of stockouts

Question 2

Which inventory control method involves categorizing inventory items based on their value and criticality?

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ABC analysis

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Just-in-Time (JIT)

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Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

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First-In, First-Out (FIFO)

Question 3

Which industry is most likely to benefit significantly from using the EOQ model for inventory management?

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Manufacturing

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Retail

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Healthcare

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Non-profit organizations

Question 4

Which factor is NOT used in calculating the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)?

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Unit variable cost

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Annual demand

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Unit ordering cost

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Unit holding cost

Question 5

The reorder point is usually calculated as:

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Average daily demand multiplied by lead time

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Safety stock plus EOQ

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Safety stock multiplied by average daily demand

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Lead time divided by safety stock

Question 6

An advantage of using the EOQ formula is that it:

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Minimizes total inventory costs

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Eliminates stockouts

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Reduces safety stock needs

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Simplifies inventory management

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a valid assumption of the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model?

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Replenishment orders arrive instantly

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Demand rate is consistent

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Lead time is known

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Inventory holding costs are proportional to the inventory level

Question 8

The reorder point is calculated by multiplying the daily demand by the:

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Lead time in days

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Safety factor

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Holding cost

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Ordering cost

Question 9

Which of the following inventory control systems uses continuous monitoring to track inventory levels?

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Perpetual inventory system

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Periodic inventory system

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Just-in-time inventory system

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Kanban system

Question 10

Inventory management models are primarily used to:

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Minimize inventory costs

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Maximize inventory levels

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Enhance customer satisfaction

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Increase production capacity

Question 11

The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model takes into account:

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Demand, carrying costs, and ordering costs

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Lead time, safety stock, and production rate

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Customer service levels, fill rates, and inventory turnover

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Storage space, obsolescence rates, and transportation costs

Question 12

What is the purpose of safety stock in inventory management?

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To prevent stockouts due to unexpected demand variations

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To reduce the frequency of ordering

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To maximize inventory levels

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To minimize inventory carrying costs

Question 13

The reorder point is determined by:

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Average daily demand, lead time, and safety stock

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Economic Order Quantity, carrying costs, and ordering costs

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Inventory turnover ratio, fill rate, and stockout rate

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Current inventory level, demand variability, and reorder quantity

Question 14

Which inventory management model is commonly applied to items with high demand and low unit cost?

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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

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ABC analysis

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Just-in-time (JIT)

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Pareto analysis

Question 15

What is a significant benefit of using inventory management software?

Accepted Answer

Improved inventory accuracy and visibility

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Manual ordering and replenishment

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Basic forecasting capabilities

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Increased labor costs

Question 16

The reorder point calculation focuses primarily on:

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Preventing stockouts by placing orders at the right time.

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Establishing the average daily demand for an item.

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Determining the quantity of inventory on hand when placing an order.

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Accounting for the lead time associated with item delivery.

Question 17

Which factor would lead to a higher safety stock level?

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Extended lead time

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Reduced demand variation

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Lower holding costs

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Improved supplier reliability

Question 18

The fundamental assumption underpinning the EOQ model is that:

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Demand is consistent and predictable.

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Holding costs fluctuate over time.

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Lead time is unlimited.

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The unit cost of an item is variable.

Question 19

In a lean manufacturing environment, which inventory management method is commonly employed?

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Just-in-time

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Economic Order Quantity

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Reorder point

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Safety stock

Question 20

Which factor is NOT considered when determining the reorder point?

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Cost of capital

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Demand variability

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Lead time

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Supplier performance

Question 21

Which inventory management model is used to determine the optimal quantity of inventory to order at a time, minimizing total inventory costs?

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Economic Order Quantity Model

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Fixed-Time Period Model

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Safety Stock Model

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Reorder Point Model

Question 22

Revised Question: Define the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ).

Accepted Answer

The optimal quantity of inventory to order at one time to minimize total inventory costs

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The maximum quantity of inventory that can be stored in a warehouse

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The minimum quantity of inventory that must be kept on hand to avoid stockouts

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The quantity of inventory that is ordered when the reorder point is reached

Question 23

Revised Question: Which factor is not considered when calculating the EOQ?

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Safety stock level

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Demand rate

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Ordering cost

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Holding cost

Question 24

Revised Question: Define the reorder point.

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The inventory level at which a new order is triggered to replenish stock

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The inventory level at which the EOQ is reached and a new order is placed

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The inventory level at which safety stock is depleted and additional inventory is needed

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The inventory level at which inventory carrying costs are at their lowest

Question 25

Revised Question: Which inventory management model is best suited for high-demand, low-holding-cost items?

Accepted Answer

Just-in-time (JIT) inventory model

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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model

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Fixed-order quantity model

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Periodic review model

Question 26

Revised Question: Which of the following is not a key performance indicator (KPI) for inventory management?

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Gross profit margin

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Inventory turnover ratio

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Days of inventory on hand

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Customer service level

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of safety stock in inventory management?

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To provide a buffer against unexpected demand fluctuations

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To reduce the need for frequent ordering

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To minimize total inventory holding costs

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To improve customer service levels by ensuring availability

Question 28

Which inventory management model is most appropriate for items with relatively high demand and low holding costs?

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Just-in-time (JIT) inventory

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Fixed-order quantity (FOQ) inventory

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Periodic inventory

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Continuous inventory

Question 29

What is the primary objective of inventory management?

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Minimizing total inventory costs while maintaining desired service levels

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Maximizing inventory levels to meet demand

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Increasing sales revenue

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Improving customer satisfaction

Question 30

What is the key distinction between dependent and independent demand in inventory management?

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Dependent demand is driven by another item, while independent demand is not.

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Independent demand is driven by another item, while dependent demand is not.

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There is no difference between dependent and independent demand.

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Both dependent and independent demand can be driven by other items.

Question 31

Which factor is used to determine the reorder point, but not the economic order quantity (EOQ)?

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Safety stock

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Demand rate

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Lead time

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Holding cost

Question 32

Which inventory management technique allows businesses to proactively adjust inventory levels based on predicted changes in demand patterns?

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Forecast-Driven Inventory Management

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Fixed-Interval Inventory

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Reorder Point Inventory

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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a crucial factor in determining the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)?

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Safety stock level

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Demand rate

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Ordering cost

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Unit cost of the item

Question 34

The primary function of safety stock is to:

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Buffer against unexpected fluctuations in demand

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Minimize total inventory costs

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Reduce ordering frequency

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Increase inventory turnover

Question 35

Which inventory management model calculates the optimal quantity to reorder when inventory falls below a desired level?

Accepted Answer

ROP (Reorder Point)

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EOQ

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Safety Stock

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Lead Time

Question 36

Which of the following can potentially reduce the need for safety stock?

Accepted Answer

Improved demand forecasting

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Reduced ordering frequency

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Higher inventory levels

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Longer lead times

Question 37

What is a potential consequence of underestimating demand when calculating EOQ?

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Increased risk of stockouts

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Reduced inventory carrying costs

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Lower ordering costs

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Improved customer service

Question 38

Which inventory management technique focuses on eliminating waste by producing items only when needed?

Accepted Answer

Just-in-Time (JIT)

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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

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Safety Stock

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Reorder Point (ROP)

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of inventory cost?

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Raw material cost

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Ordering cost

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Holding cost

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Transportation cost

Question 40

Which inventory management model determines the optimal order quantity to minimize total inventory-related costs?

Accepted Answer

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

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Just-In-Time (JIT)

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Safety Stock

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Reorder Point

Question 41

What is the primary purpose of holding safety stock in inventory management?

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To mitigate risks associated with unexpected demand fluctuations or supply chain disruptions.

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To reduce inventory carrying costs.

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To increase order frequency.

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To accommodate seasonal demand variations.

Question 42

What is the key distinction between the EOQ and Reorder Point models?

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The EOQ model determines the optimal order quantity, while the Reorder Point model identifies the point at which an order should be placed to maintain desired inventory levels.

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The EOQ model is used for non-perishable goods, while the Reorder Point model is used for perishable goods.

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The EOQ model considers only ordering costs, whereas the Reorder Point model includes both ordering and carrying costs.

Question 43

What are the primary benefits of implementing an effective inventory management system?

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Reduced costs, enhanced customer service, and improved operational efficiency.

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Increased lead times, reduced flexibility, and higher waste.

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Expanded storage space, lower insurance premiums, and greater complexity.

Question 44

What is the fundamental objective of inventory management?

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To optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing associated costs.

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To minimize inventory holding costs without regard to customer demand.

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To maximize inventory levels to prevent stockouts at all costs.

Question 45

A company selling seasonal products experiences fluctuating demand throughout the year. Which inventory model would be most appropriate for managing their inventory?

Accepted Answer

Single-period model

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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

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Fixed-order quantity model

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Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Question 46

What is the primary objective of the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model?

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To minimize the total inventory costs, including ordering and holding costs.

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To maximize the quantity of goods ordered in each order.

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To eliminate the possibility of stockouts.

Question 47

Which of the following factors is NOT directly considered when calculating the reorder point?

Accepted Answer

Purchase price per unit

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Lead time demand

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Safety stock level

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Demand rate

Question 48

Which of the following is a key advantage of using the ABC inventory classification system?

Accepted Answer

It allows for focused inventory management efforts on the most valuable items.

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It eliminates the need for cycle counting.

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It ensures a constant level of safety stock for all inventory items.

Question 49

Which inventory management model is particularly useful when dealing with dependent demand items?

Accepted Answer

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

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Days Sales of Inventory (DSI)

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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

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Newsvendor model

Question 50

What is the primary difference between the fixed-order quantity model and the fixed-time period model?

Accepted Answer

The fixed-order quantity model orders a fixed quantity when the inventory level reaches the reorder point, while the fixed-time period model orders a variable quantity at fixed time intervals.

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The fixed-order quantity model is used for perishable goods, while the fixed-time period model is used for durable goods.

Question 51

Which of the following is a potential drawback of holding too much safety stock?

Accepted Answer

Increased holding costs and potential for obsolescence.

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Higher risk of stockouts and lost sales.

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Reduced ability to meet unexpected surges in demand.

Question 52

What is the impact of decreasing the lead time on the reorder point, assuming all else remains constant?

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The reorder point decreases.

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The impact on the reorder point cannot be determined.

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The reorder point remains unchanged.

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The reorder point increases.