1 What factors may have determined the size of the

maximum inventory level? [4]

2 What size of order was received at the end of

January? [2]

3 In weeks, what was the lead time between

ordering goods in March and receiving them? [2]

4 Suggest why inventories fell to zero in April. [4]

5 Discuss the problems Saiko Trading Ltd might

experience from the pattern of inventory usage

shown by the chart. [8]