Scenario 12.3 - the Cat Café

question 5

Multiple Choice

Scenario 12.3 - The Cat Café
Daily demand for cat litter at the Cat Café in Jones is 1500 ounces with a standard deviation of 300 ounces.The proprietor orders the best cat litter money can buy online,and the average shipping time is 5 days.Of course,if the order is placed at the end of the week,then it may take a while longer to receive the shipment,so the standard deviation of lead time is 2 days.The state health department keeps a close eye on the condition of the Cat Café;a cat-loving inspector visits at least twice a week,ostensibly to inspect,but mostly to pet his favorite Scottish Fold cat named Groundskeeper Willie.
-Suppose the café wishes to erase any hint of impropriety and wants to peg their service level at 99.5%.What is the level of safety inventory they should carry?

• A)7500 ounces
• B)3074 ounces
• C)19350 ounces
• D)7918 ounces

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