Answer:
It is 400 units
Explanation:
Re-order level= Maximum usage x Maximum lead time
Maximum usage per day = 50,000/250
= 200 units per day
Maximum lead time (as given) = 2 days
Hence, Re-order level =200* 2
=400 units
When inventories reach this level, it is important that an order should be placed to replenish inventories. The reorder level is determined by consideration maximum usage per day and maximum lead time
Maximum lead time is the is the time between placing an order with a supplier, and the inventory becoming available.
Note
In case it is required to find order size that would minimize the total cost ?
Answer
The order size that would minimize total cost is called Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
EOQ = √(2*Co*D)/Ch
Where Co =Ordering cost per order =$40
Ch= Holding cost per unit= 25%*$16=$4
D= Annual Demand = 50,000 units
EOQ = √(2*40*50,000)/4
= 1000 units