Scenario 12.2 - Hamsterdam

question 17

Multiple Choice

Scenario 12.2 - Hamsterdam
Marlo Stanfield's operation also uses large quantities of prepaid cell phones,on average 1500 per week with a standard deviation of 145.The lead time for their own brand of prepaid cell phones is three weeks and they have a lot size of 350 phones.To ensure they never run out,they keep a safety stock of 500 phones with Proposition Joe.
-What is the expected shortage per cycle under this policy?

• A)1 phone
• B)2.2 phones
• C)4.5 phones
• D)9.8 phones

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Definitions:

Deferred Gross Profit

The portion of gross profit on installment sales that is not recognized immediately but is deferred until cash is received.

Cost Recovery Method

An accounting method where profits are not recognized until all the costs of the goods sold are recovered.

Sales Price

The amount of money for which a product is sold to customers.

Transfer of Risks

The process in contracts where the risk of loss or damage to goods passes from the seller to the buyer.