A Statistical Model Quantifies the Probability of a Defined Customer

question 15

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A statistical model quantifies the probability of a defined customer category purchasing a certain class of products sold by a retail store. The probability value to identify customers predicted to make purchase was initially set at 0.5, and later changed to 0.4. This resulted in an increase in "false negative" customers.

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Definitions:

Safety Stock

Inventory maintained beyond expected demand, providing a safeguard against unpredictability in supply chain and demand patterns, ensuring consistent availability of products.

Lead Time

The amount of time it takes for an order to be fulfilled from the moment it is placed.

Setup Cost

The cost incurred to prepare equipment or processes for manufacturing or production.

Material Use Schedule

Material use schedule outlines the timing and quantity of materials to be used in a production process, ensuring efficient resource management and planning.