The company Marombeiro is a commercial representative of a food supplement widely consumed in gyms. The average daily demand for the product is 1,500 units and a standard deviation of 300 units. Average shipping time is 5 days. Of course, if the order is placed at the end of the week, it may take a little longer to receive the shipment, so the standard deviation of the delivery time is 2 days. The unit has a value of R$ 50.00 per unit in stock, an order cost of R$ 50.00 and an annual maintenance fee of 20%. Suppose the company Marombeiro wants to have a Service Level of 97%. What would be the safety stock that would guarantee this level of service? ( )3,460 units ( )7,930 units ( )5,768 units ( )4,826 units

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The company Marombeiro is a commercial representative of a food supplement widely consumed in gyms. The average daily demand for the product is 1,500 units and a standard deviation of 300 units. Average shipping time is 5 days. Of course, if the order is placed at the end of the week, it may take a little longer to receive the shipment, so the standard deviation of the delivery time is 2 days. The unit has a value of R$ 50.00 per unit in stock, an order cost of R$ 50.00 and an annual maintenance fee of 20%. Suppose the company Marombeiro wants to have a Service Level of 97%. What would be the safety stock that would guarantee this level of service?

( )3,460 units

( )7,930 units

( )5,768 units

( )4,826 units

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