One Reason for Using Simulation Rather Than an Analytical Model

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One reason for using simulation rather than an analytical model in an inventory problem is that the simulation is able to handle probabilistic demand and lead times.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods or services, such as alcohol or gasoline, usually to discourage their consumption or to raise revenue for public purposes.

Commodity X

A placeholder term for a generic good or product in economic models.

Demand Equation

Is a mathematical representation that describes the relationship between the quantity demanded of a good or service and its price, among other factors.

New Equilibrium Quantity

This refers to the quantity at which supply and demand are equal at a new price level after changes in the market.