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Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

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EOQ = √(2·D·K / h) - order-size that minimises total ordering + holding cost for a spare.

Formula

$$ EOQ = \sqrt{\frac{2 D K}{h}} $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$D$Annual demandunitsmaintenance history
$K$Order setup costUSDprocurement
$h$Holding cost per unit per yearUSDinventory policy

Sources

  • Wilson (1934) - Scientific routine for stock control.