An Auto Parts Store (Open 350 Days Per Year) in a Major

Essay

An auto parts store (open 350 days per year) in a major metropolitan area reviews its inventory on a periodic basis using a computer system.It has recently been experiencing some problems with a particular part, a tune?up kit.The kit is bought from a U.S.manufacturer.The annual demand for these kits is 10,500.The cost to carry one kit in inventory for one year is $4.90, and the cost to place a replenishment order is $17 per order.Replenishment lead time is 4 days.
a.What should be the review period for these tune-up kits?
b.What is the optimal replenishment level without safety stock?
c.What is the optimal replenishment level with safety stock, assuming a 95 percent service level?