PM Computers assembles personal computers from generic components. It purchases its color monitors from a manufacturer in Taiwan; thus, there is a long and uncertain lead time for receiving orders. Lead time is normally distributed, with a mean of 25 days and a standard deviation of 10 days. Daily demand is also normally distributed, with a mean of 2.5 monitors and a standard deviation of 1.2 monitors. Determine the safety stock and reorder point corresponding to a 90% service level.

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PM Computers assembles personal computers from generic components. It purchases its
color monitors from a manufacturer in Taiwan; thus, there is a long and uncertain lead time for
receiving orders. Lead time is normally distributed, with a mean of 25 days and a standard deviation
of 10 days. Daily demand is also normally distributed, with a mean of 2.5 monitors and a
standard deviation of 1.2 monitors. Determine the safety stock and reorder point corresponding to
a 90% service level.

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