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book Introduction to Materials Management 8th Edition by Steve Chapman ,Tony Arnold ,Ann Gatewood ,Lloyd Clive cover

Introduction to Materials Management 8th Edition by Steve Chapman ,Tony Arnold ,Ann Gatewood ,Lloyd Clive

Edition 8ISBN: 978-0134156323
book Introduction to Materials Management 8th Edition by Steve Chapman ,Tony Arnold ,Ann Gatewood ,Lloyd Clive cover

Introduction to Materials Management 8th Edition by Steve Chapman ,Tony Arnold ,Ann Gatewood ,Lloyd Clive

Edition 8ISBN: 978-0134156323
Exercise 6
The standard deviation of demand during the lead time is 100 units.
a. Calculate the safety stock required for the following service levels: 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 99.99%.
b. Calculate the change in safety stock required to increase the service levels from 75% to 80%, 80% to 85%, 85% to 90%, 90% to 95%, and 95% to 99.99%. What conclusion do you reach?
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