The Daily Demand for a Product Is Normally Distributed with a Mean

question 29

Short Answer

The daily demand for a product is normally distributed with a mean of 80 and a standard deviation of 8. Constant lead time is 4 days. The cost of placing an order is $20. The item costs $8 and the carrying rate per year is 10% of the item cost. Determine the reorder point to satisfy 90% of the orders.

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Definitions:

Organizational Buyers

Those who make purchasing decisions on behalf of a company or organization, often including considerations like bulk buying, contractual negotiations, and supplier relationships.

Nondurable Good

Products that are consumed or are only usable for a short period before they are depleted or become unusable.

Product Development

The comprehensive process of bringing a new product or service to market, from idea generation to commercialization.

Nondurable Good

A product that is consumed or has a lifespan significantly shorter than three years, such as food products, fuel, or cleaning supplies.