For the planned shortage model, when the cost of backorders approaches zero, the order quantity becomes undefined.

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In the planned shortage model, the order quantity is calculated based on balancing the cost of holding inventory and the cost of backorders. As the cost of backorders approaches zero, the order quantity becomes undefined, leading to uncertain inventory levels and potentially causing stockouts or excess inventory.

For the Planned Shortage Model, When the Cost of Backorders