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

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Essay

Average daily demand for a product is normally distributed with a mean of 5 units and a standard deviation of 1 unit. Lead time is fixed at four days.
a. What is the reorder point if there is no safety stock?
b. What is the reorder point if the service level is 80%?
c. How much more safety stock is required if the service level is raised from 80% to 90%?

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