In March 2004, a New World, Sedna, with a Comet-Like

question 71

Essay

In March 2004, a new world, Sedna, with a comet-like orbit and a perihelion over three timesfarther out than Pluto's was announced. What did this do to Pluto's status as a major planet?

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Definitions:

Safety Stock

Additional inventory held to protect against uncertainties in demand or supply, ensuring product availability.

Shortage Per Cycle

The average amount of inventory deficit that occurs during a specific period due to discrepancies between supply and demand.

Stockouts

The situation when demand cannot be fulfilled due to insufficient inventory, leading to potential loss of sales and customer dissatisfaction.

Safety Inventory

The stock of goods or materials kept on hand to protect against variations in demand or supply.