The Square-Root Rule Is Based on a Number of Reasonable

question 12

Multiple Choice

The square-root rule is based on a number of reasonable assumptions. Which of the following is not one of these assumptions?

• A) Inventory transfers between stocking locations are common practice.
• B) Lead times do not vary, and thus inventory centralization is not affected by inbound supply uncertainty.
• C) Customer service levels, as measured by inventory availability, are constant.
• D) Demand at each location is normally distributed.

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