The average daily demand and standard deviation of daily demand for a product is 800 and 12 respectively. Replenishment lead time from the supplier in 4 days. The fixed cost and holding st are $15,000 and $18, respectively.If the service level is 95% then calculate   a) Average demand during lead time   b) Safety stock   c) Reorder level   d) Order quantity

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The average daily demand and standard deviation of daily demand for a product is 800 and 12 respectively. Replenishment lead time from the supplier in 4 days. The fixed cost and holding st are $15,000 and $18, respectively.If the service level is 95% then calculate

 

a) Average demand during lead time

 

b) Safety stock

 

c) Reorder level

 

d) Order quantity

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