What is Economic Batch Quantity? Explained
The economic batch quantity is the minimum number of units needed to produce a single product. It can vary across manufacturing units. It is calculated by adding the total cost per unit to the unit cost for preparation and set-up. The lowest part of the curve corresponds to the economic batch quantity. The optimal ordering volume equation can be derived from this graph. In this formula, Q, R, S, and C represent the economic-batch quantity, the annual requirements, and the set-up and preparation costs each time a new batch is started. FYI stands for the inventory carrying charge rate per…