Daily Demand for a Product Is Normally Distributed with a Mean

question 97

Essay

Daily demand for a product is normally distributed with a mean of 200 units and a standard deviation of 20 units.The firm currently uses a reorder point system,with a lead time of 4 days.
(a)What safety stock provides a 50% service level?
(b)What safety stock provides a 90% service level?
(c)What safety stock provides a 99% service level?

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