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hello, can someone help me to calculate the optimal amount of pipeline (in-transit) inventory with the following information: average customer demand: 100 units, Standard deviation of customer demand: 10 units, supplier lead time: 9 days, desired service level (order fill rate): 98.5%, and z score for 98.5: 2.17? thank you!
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