Weekly Demand for 12" Frames at the Frame Shop Is

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Essay

Weekly demand for 12" frames at the Frame Shop is normally distributed with a mean of 250 and a standard deviation of 150.The store manager continuously monitors inventory and currently orders 1,000 frames each time the inventory drops to 600 frames.The manufacturer currently takes two weeks to fill an order.How much safety inventory does the store carry?

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Definitions:

Time-Value of Money

A finance principle that suggests money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity.

Monetary Compensation

Payment made in the form of money as opposed to in-kind benefits or services, often referring to wages, salaries, or other forms of financial reward.

Labor Time

The amount of work hours or effort put in by employees or workers in the production of goods or services.

Annual Interest

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