Daily demand for product EPD101 is normally distributed with a mean of 50 units and a standard deviation of 5. Shipping is usually certain with a lead time of 6 days. The cost of placing an order is $8 and annual carrying costs are 20% of unit price of $1.20. A 95% service level is desired for the customers who place orders during the reorder period. Backorders are not allowed. Once stocks are depleted, orders are filled as soon as stocks arrive. No stockout costs. Assume sales made over the entire year. How much to order and what is the reorder point? What is the cost of carrying safety stocks?.

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Daily demand for product EPD101 is normally distributed with a mean of 50 units and a standard deviation of 5. Shipping is usually certain with a lead time of 6 days. The cost of placing an order is $8 and annual carrying costs are 20% of unit price of $1.20. A 95% service level is desired for the customers who place orders during the reorder period. Backorders are not allowed. Once stocks are depleted, orders are filled as soon as stocks arrive. No stockout costs. Assume sales made over the entire year.
How much to order and what is the reorder point? What is the cost of carrying safety stocks?.

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