Assume inventory in transit holding cost is 40 of the


ABC Co. is procuring $600000 worth of materials from a vndor in Canada. The following table gives details of transportation cost for the two options:

 

Option1

Option 2

 

(By Sea)

(By road)

Freight Cost

$40,000

$30,000

Delivery Time(days)

25

15

Assume inventory in transit holding cost is 40% of the shipment value per year.

Assume 365 days per year. Which option would you recommend and why.

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