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Managers at a consumer product company, ABC General, are currently debating how to Set the most cost effective competitive customer service levels for a new brand EL SKIMOS. The Accounting manager has suggested 5 days of sales as safety stock. The Marketing manager has argued for 15 days, while the operations/manufacturing manager Seeks a compromise level of 10 days. The General Manager wants your specific Recommendation with justification and supporting quantitative analysis.
Here are some relevant information about EL-SKIMOS to help you in your analysis:
Average daily demand during lead time =15 units /day
Standard deviation of daily demand = 2 units
Average replenishment time =7 days
Standard deviation of replenishment time = 3 days
Typical order quantity = 100 units
What is your analysis of the inventory system at ABC. Include your estimates for average inventory, safety stock and reorder point)?
What are your specific recommendations regarding the inventory systems at ABC?