Question: Question 2 : Weekly demand for Oreo's at my local HEB is 2 , 0 0 0 1 l b packages with a standard deviation

Question 2: Weekly demand for Oreo's at my local HEB is 2,0001lb packages with a standard deviation of
200 packages. HEB's set up cost is $100 per order with a $0.675/ year/package carrying cost. The delivery
lead time is 0.5 weeks. They desire a 98% service level (Z=2.04)
Assume 52 weeks per year
a) What order quantity will minimize HEB's total inventory costs for Oreos?
b) If they order 5500 packages each time they order (not necessarily the answer in a). How many
orders will they place a year?
c) What quantity of safety stock should they hold for a 98% service level?
d) At what quantity should they place an order? (ROP)
e) What is HEB's average inventory of Oreos if they order 5500 packages?
f) What is HEB's total inventory costs if they order 5500 packages?
 Question 2: Weekly demand for Oreo's at my local HEB is

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