nventory management and lean operations are a large part of making operations work. ASC Machine Shop uses 2,500 brackets over the course of a year. These brackets are purchased from their supplier, Best Brackets, located 90 miles away. The following information is known about the brack

nventory management and lean operations are a large part of making operations work.

ASC Machine Shop uses 2,500 brackets over the course of a year. These brackets are purchased from their supplier, Best Brackets, located 90 miles away. The following information is known about the brackets:

• Annual demand: 2,500
• Holding cost—per bracket, per year: $1.50
• Order cost, per order: $18.75
• Lead time: 2 Days
• Working days per year: 250