(Answered) : Barbara Flynn is in charge of maintaining hospital supplies at General Hospital. During the past​ year, the mean lead time dem

Barbara Flynn is in charge of maintaining hospital supplies at General Hospital. During the past​ year, the mean lead time demand for bandage​ BX-5 was 70 (and was normally​ distributed). Furthermore, the standard deviation for​ BX-5 was 5. Ms. Flynn would like to maintain a 90​% service level. Refer to the standard normal table for​ z-values.

a) What safety stock level do you recommend for​ BX-5?

Safety stock​ =___ units ​(round your response to the nearest whole​ number).

​b) What is the appropriate reorder​ point?

Reorder Point​ =____ units ​(round your response to the nearest whole​ number).

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Mean demand during lead

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