Scenario 12.2 - Hamsterdam

question 67

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 fill rate under this policy?

• A) 0.9398
• B) 0.9833
• C) 0.9921
• D) 0.9998

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded in the market.

Suppliers

Entities or individuals that provide goods or services to consumers or other businesses.

Supply and Demand

Fundamental economic model illustrating how the interaction between sellers and buyers determines the price and quantity of goods or services in a market.

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service, acting as a signal to both buyers and sellers in the market.