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Economic Order Quantity - EOQ

June 11, 2026 by
Economic Order Quantity - EOQ
Leandro Santos


The formula for calculating the economic lot is widely recognized among supply chain professionals. Despite some criticisms in the literature, such as the issue of non-linearity in inventory consumption, the formula continues to be widely used by professionals who need to determine the optimal production or purchase lot.

In this video, we intuitively explain how to arrive at the renowned economic lot formula (EOQ).


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