Monthly Archives: February 2012
Correct Safety Stock – Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together
Safety stock addresses the unpredictable timing of demand and lead-time random variations. We can’t forecast it, so we must continually carry it as safety stock. The most obvious data sets we need for determining safety-stock levels – that consistently achieve … Continue reading
Posted in Factors Affecting Safety Stock, Safety Stock, Safety Stock Calculations, Safety Stock Formulas
Tagged Customer Service Level, Demand Variation, Factors Affecting Safety Stock, Fill Rate, Lead Time Variation, Replenishment Interval, Safety Stock Calculation, Safety Stock Formula, Service Level
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