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Suppose that Sam’s Cat Hotel in Problem 13 uses a P system instead of a Q system. The average daily demand is
- What P (in working (lays) and T should be used to approximate the cost tradeoffs of the EOQ?
- How much more safety stock is needed than with a Q system?
- It is time for the periodic review. How much kitty litter should be ordered?
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