In a Safety Stock Problem Where Both Demand and Lead

question 131

Multiple Choice

In a safety stock problem where both demand and lead time are variable, demand averages 150 units per day with a daily standard deviation of 16, and lead time averages 5 days with a standard deviation of 1 day. What is the standard deviation of demand during lead time?

• A) 15 units
• B) 100 units
• C) 154 units
• D) 500 units
• E) 13,125 units

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Definitions:

Consignment

A business arrangement where goods are left in the possession of another party to sell, but ownership remains with the supplier until sold.

F.O.B. Destination

Seller pays or is responsible for the cost of freight to purchaser’s location or destination.

FIFO Method

First-In, First-Out method, an inventory valuation method where the first items purchased are the first ones sold, used in calculating cost of goods sold.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold.