Use the information in Scenario D.1. How many production runs per year are needed if Jerry chooses to produce at his economic production lot size (ELS)?
Scenario D.1 Jerry Allison is in charge of production for a small producer of plumbing supplies. The cricket model has an estimated annual demand of 12,000 units and can be produced at a production rate of 90 units per day. The company produces (and sells) the cricket 300 days per year. Setup cost to produce this model averages $22 and the item has a holding cost of $3 per unit per year.
A. Fewer than or equal to 10 runs
B. Greater than 10 runs but fewer than or equal to 20 runs
C. Greater than 20 runs but fewer than or equal to 30 runs
D. Greater than 30 runs