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If average demand for an light bulbs is 20 cases per day, lead-time is three days, and safety stock is 100 cases, the expected demand during the lead-time is ________  cases.

Given different alternatives for transportation modes, which one should be chosen?

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A tool distributor sells 800 tools per year. Setup costs for production are $25, inventory holding cost for one tool is $16 per year. What is the optimal inventory level for the distributor?

Consider the Realm electronics data again. If Realm chooses Overnight shipping, what is the annual in-transit inventory cost?

Which of the following is the correct ordering of transportation modes from the most expensive to the least expensive?

The key objective in retail or service facility location problem is to minimize the cost.

Consider the same distributor in the previous question. When the distributor order tools, there is a lead time of 3 weeks. What is the reorder point for the distributor for finished good inventory (tool)? Assume 52 weeks/year.

Which response best captures the main point of the video “Why renewables can’t save the planet”?

One negative consequence associated with the rise of the internet and social media is that governments and companies can restrict or prohibit the use of the internet, as demonstrated by _______ and ________, which can undermine democratic societies and give unfair advantages to larger companies over smaller competitors.