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 95% 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 = Demand During Lead Time + Safety Stock = ____________ units (round your response to the nearest whole number).

Z	Pr(Z)
0.36	65
0.5	69
0.67	75
0.84	80
1.04	85
1.28	90
1.41	92
1.56	94
1.65	95
1.75	96
2.06	98
2.33	99