Question: 8. Based on available information, lead time demand for PC jump drives averages 46 units (normally distributed), with a standard deviation of 5 drives. Management

8. Based on available information, lead time

8. Based on available information, lead time demand for PC jump drives averages 46 units (normally distributed), with a standard deviation of 5 drives. Management wants a 98% service level. Refer to the standard normal table for z-values. a) What value of Z should be applied? (1) units (round your response to b) How many drives should be carried as safety stock? the nearest whole number). units (round your response to the nearest c) What is the appropriate reorder point? whole number). 2: Z-Table Pr(Z) 65 69 75 80 85 90 92 94 95 96 98 99 (1) O 1.65 1.28 O 2.06 1.04 Z 0.38 0.50 0.67 0.84 1.04 1.28 1.41 1.56 1.65 1.75 2.06 2.33

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