Demand for a Product Is Approximately Normal, Averaging 5 Units

question 41

Essay

Demand for a product is approximately normal, averaging 5 units per day with a standard deviation of 1 unit per day. Lead time for this product is approximately normal, averaging 10 days with a standard deviation of 3 days. What reorder point provides a service level of 90%?

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Definitions:

Avoid

To keep oneself from doing something, or to prevent a particular outcome from happening.

Transaction

An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or action.

Utmost Good Faith

A legal doctrine requiring parties in certain types of contracts, such as insurance, to act honestly and disclose all relevant information.