Calculate the reorder level b) Calculate the maximum level of inventory c) Calculate the minimum (buffer) inventory level

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Jack Ltd is a market leader in the manufacture of apple juice. They operate a reorder level system of inventory management, and the following information is available for green apples:


Average usage                                                                              800 per day 
Minimum usage                                                                             540 per day 
Maximum usage                                                                            1260 per day 
Lead time for replenishment Reorder quantity                              16-20 per day 

Reorder quantity                                                                            19,500 apples 

Required:

a) Calculate the reorder level

b) Calculate the maximum level of inventory

c) Calculate the minimum (buffer) inventory level

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