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Is it better to minimize the cost of the inventory with a method like EOQ or to order only to meet demand? Why?

Render, B., & Stair, R. M. (2006). Quantitative Analysis for Management (9th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, Chapter 6.

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