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Which of the following situations requires the largest amount of safety stock based on demand variability and replenishment lead time?
Suggested Answer: A
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35 comments · newest first
LU
Luisa
10 months ago
Yeah, but D really takes the cake for safety stock!
CA
Carmelina
11 months ago
B has low variability but long lead time, so it needs some safety stock too.
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Celeste
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems like C could be a contender too.
GE
Gertude
11 months ago
I agree, D is the right choice!
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Eliz
11 months ago
Definitely D, high variability and long lead time means more stock needed.
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Chau
12 months ago
I’m confused about the lead time part. Does a longer lead time always mean more safety stock? I might need to think this through a bit more.
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Mirta
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like high variability definitely means more safety stock. So, I’m leaning towards D as well.
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Justine
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about low variability needing less safety stock. Could B be a contender?
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Shawnna
1 year ago
I think safety stock increases with demand variability, so maybe D is the right choice since it has both high variability and long lead time.
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Fletcher
1 year ago
I've got this one! The situation with the highest variability and longest lead time will need the largest safety stock to avoid stockouts. Gotta be option D.
KA
Kandis
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know safety stock is related to demand and lead time, but I'm not sure how to weigh the different combinations.
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Rory
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about safety stock. I'll need to think through the factors of demand variability and replenishment lead time.
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Alonzo
1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down. High variability and long lead time would require the most safety stock to account for the uncertainty. That's my best guess.
KI
Kirby
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The project details seem important, but I'm not sure exactly how they impact the WACC decision. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Timothy
1 year ago
D all the way, baby! Gotta have that safety net when things get a little crazy on the supply chain.
LA
Lakeesha
1 year ago
D) High variability, long replenishment lead time.
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Junita
1 year ago
C) High variability, short replenishment lead time.
ED
Edgar
1 year ago
B) Low variability, long replenishment lead time.
JE
Jennie
1 year ago
A) Low variability, short replenishment lead time.
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Xuan
1 year ago
I'll go with D as well. Wouldn't want to run out of inventory with those unpredictable demand patterns and long replenishment times.
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Amber
1 year ago
High variability and long lead time? That's a recipe for disaster! D is definitely the correct answer here.
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Renato
1 year ago
Definitely, option D is the best choice in this scenario.
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Providencia
1 year ago
Yeah, it's important to have enough safety stock to account for those fluctuations.
TO
Toi
1 year ago
I agree, high variability and long lead time can really throw off inventory levels.
LE
Letha
1 year ago
D is the best option for sure.
MY
Myra
1 year ago
Definitely, we need a large amount of safety stock in that situation.
GA
Gail
1 year ago
I agree, high variability and long lead time is a risky combination.
KA
Kara
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm thinking option D, since high variability and long lead time would require the largest safety stock to mitigate the risks.
WI
Willetta
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards option A, low variability and short lead time might not require as much safety stock.
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Quentin
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think option D is the best choice for the largest safety stock.
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William
1 year ago
I think option C might also require a large safety stock due to the high variability.
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Sean
1 year ago
I agree, option D makes sense. It's better to be safe than sorry.
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Vanna
2 years ago
But what about C? High variability with short lead time could also lead to stockouts.
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Clay
2 years ago
I agree with Marshall, high variability and long lead time definitely require more safety stock.
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Marshall
2 years ago
I think the answer is D.