Demand is variable and the average demand is equal to 30 units per day, with a lead time standard deviation of demand equal to 5 units. The order lead time is constant and equal to 5 days. You want a 98 % service level (see your Z-table). What is the approximate reorder point

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Demand is variable and the average demand is equal to 30 units per day, with a lead time standard deviation of demand equal to 5 units. The order lead time is constant and equal to 5 days. You want a 98 % service level (see your Z-table). What is the approximate reorder point?

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