Assumptions of The Model:: TC DC + D/Q S+Q/2 H Q (Opt) (2DS/H) Reorder Point, R DL

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Fixed Order Quantity Models

A method that only allows for a specific amount of a given item to be ordered at one time.
This type of rule helps to limit reorder mistakes, conserve storage space, and prevent
unnecessary expenditures that would tie up funds that could be better utilized elsewhere
The fixed order quantity may be linked to an automatic reorder point where a specific
quantity of a product is ordered when stock on hand reaches a predetermined level.

Assumptions of the model:


Demand for the product is constant & uniform
throughout
Lead time is constant
Price per unit is constant
Inventory holding cost is based on average
inventory
Ordering or set up costs are constant
All demands for the product will be satisfied
For inventory model, a functional relationship between
variables of interest and costs could be showed by the
equation:
Total annual cost = Annual Purchase Cost + Annual
Ordering cost + Annual Holding Cost

TC=DC + D/Q*S+Q/2*H
From this optimal order quantity would be :

Q(opt)= (2DS/H)
Reorder Point, R=dL

Safety Locks

Previous model assumed demand was constant and known


However, in reality there must be a safety stock to protect against stock outs
Safety stock is defined as the amount of inventory carried in addition to expected demand
One approach to determine safety stock is the probability approach

Probability approach to safety lock


It is assumed that demand for a product is normally distributed with a mean and standard
deviation
This approach calculates the probability of running out of stock and not how many units
short
To determine the probability of stocking out we can simply plot a normal distribution for the
expectedOrder
demandquantity
and note where
the amount
have on
hand lies on the curve
Fixed
model
with we
safety
lock
A fixed order system constantly monitors the inventory and places a new order when the
stock reaches a certain level
The danger of stock out only is during the lead times
The amount of safety stock depends on the service level desired
the key difference between the previous model and this is the reorder point

R= dL + z Safety stock
R= reorder point
D= average daily demand
L=Lead time in days
Z= no of standard deviations for a specified
service levels
= standard deviation during lead time

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