Jasmine manages inventory at the Charleston distribution center. Over the lead time for Product Z, its average demand is 75 units (and is normally distributed), and its standard deviation is 7 units. Jasmine would like to maintain a 96% service level. Refer to the standard normal table for z-values. a) What safety stock level should Jasmine use for Product Z? Safety stock = units (round your final answer to the nearest whole number; round up if decimal portion is .5 or greater). b) What is the appropriate reorder point? Reorder Point = units (round your final answer to the nearest whole number; round up if decimal portion is .5 or greater).
Z 0.38 0.50 0.67 0.84 1.04 1.28 1.41 1.56 1.65 1.75 2.06 2.33 Pr(Z) 65 69 75 80 85 90 92 94 95 96 98 99
Jasmine manages inventory at the Charleston distribution center. Over the lead time for Product Z, its average demand is
-
answerhappygod
- Site Admin
- Posts: 899604
- Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:13 am
Jasmine manages inventory at the Charleston distribution center. Over the lead time for Product Z, its average demand is
Join a community of subject matter experts. Register for FREE to view solutions, replies, and use search function. Request answer by replying!