Answer:
D. to minimize the sum of setup cost and holding cost e. to calculate the optimum safety stock
Explanation:
Economic order quantity ( EOQ ) is formulated as :
Co = Ordering cost
D = annual demand
Ch = Annual unit holding cost
Economic quantity is the order quantity which minimizes sum of annual cost of ordering and annual inventory holding cost so to minimize the overall cost of the inventory.
ANSWER : d) to minimize the sum of setup cost and holding cost that is to calculate the optimum safety stock.