Q. Please review case study and answer the following questions:
1. Develop an inventory model for managing the DeskJet printers in Europe assuming that the Vancouver plant continues to produce the six models sold in Europe. Using the information in Exhibit 17.13, apply your model and Compute the expected yearly investment in DeskJet printer inventory in the Europe DC.
2. Compare your results from question 1 to the current policy of carrying one month's average inventory at the DC.
3. Evaluate the idea of supplying generic printers to the Europe DC and integrating the product by packaging the power supply and the instruction manual at the DC just prior to delivery to the European resellers. Focus on the impact on DC inventory investment in this analysis.
4. Illustrate what is your recommendation to HP?