Based on available information, lead time demand for PC jump drives averages 47 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?

1.04

1.28

2.06

1.65

b) How many drives should be carried as safety stock? ___ units (round your response to the nearest whole number).

c) What is the appropriate reorder point? ___ units (round your response to the nearest whole number)