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Author: HEIZER
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Chapter 12, Problem 12P
Lead time for one of your fastest-moving products is 21 days. Demand during this period averages 100 units per day.
- a. What would be an appropriate reorder point?
- b. How does your answer change if demand during lead time doubles?
- c. How does your answer change if demand during lead time drops in half?
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