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?