Weekly demand for DVDs at a retailer is normally distributed with a mean of 1092 boxes...
Weekly demand for DVDs at a retailer is normally distributed with a mean of 1092 boxes and a standard deviation of 314. Assume the following data: There are 51 working weeks in a year. Lead time for delivery of an order is 4 weeks. The retailer takes ownership of the product only when the product reaches the store (i.e., the retailer is not responsible for pipeline inventory). Fixed cost (ordering and transportation) per order is $111. Each box of DVDs costs $4. Percent carrying cost is 19% of the unit value. The retailer currently orders 22644 DVDs when stock on hand reaches 5264.
What is the z-score under the current policy?
What is the current service level? Give your answer in percentage points and round to a whole number
What is the annual inventory holding cost under the current policy?
Based on the information given above, how many units of safety stock is the retailer currently holding?
What is the annual ordering cost under the current policy?
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