Class 1—Unit 4 DB

Use the library, corporate Web sites, and other online resources to locate a firm that incorporates the fixed order quantity system, fixed order period system, or a hybrid system to its management of inventory. 

• Identify the type of inventory system it uses.
• Indicate the type of inventory issues the firm has such as stock out costs, carrying costs, order quantity issues, safety stock, and EOQ issue.
• In your opinion, is its system appropriate for the firm’s business?