Judith Thompson, the Manager of the Student Center Cafeteria, Has

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Multiple Choice

Judith Thompson, the manager of the student center cafeteria, has added pizza to the menu.The pizza is ordered frozen from a local pizza establishment and baked at the cafeteria.Judith anticipates a weekly demand of 10 pizzas.The cafeteria is open 45 weeks a year, 5 days a week.The ordering cost is $15 and the holding cost is $0.40 per pizza per year.The pizza vendor has a 4-day lead-time and Judith wants to maintain 1 pizza for safety stock.What is the optimal reorder point?

• A)10
• B)8
• C)4
• D)9

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Definitions:

Parietal Peritoneum

The portion of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavity walls, as opposed to covering the organs.

Serous Membrane

A thin membrane that lines the internal body cavities and secretes a lubricating fluid, allowing organs to move smoothly against each other.

Abdominal Organs

Internal organs located within the abdomen, including the stomach, liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and intestines.

Femoral Region

Refers to the area of the thigh that is near the femur bone, encompassing structures like muscles and vessels.