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Question 1

Demand for a product is approximately normal, averaging 5 units per day with a standard deviation of 1 unit per day. Lead time for this product is approximately normal, averaging 10 days with a standard deviation of 3 days. What reorder point provides a service level of 90%?

Question 2

A product has a reorder point of 260 units, and is ordered ten times a year. The following table shows the historical distribution of demand values observed during the reorder period.

DemandProbability
240.1
250.2
260.4
270.2
280.1

Currently, stockouts are valued at $5 per unit per occurrence, while inventory carrying costs are $2 per unit per year. Should the firm add safety stock? If so, how much safety stock should be added?


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Redwolflake15

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Reply 2 on: Dec 3, 2019
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Gracias!

 

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