A local vendor sells limited-edition sports magazines during…

A local vendor sells limited-edition sports magazines during a championship weekend. Each magazine costs $5 and is sold for $20. Unsold copies have no salvage value. Demand for the magazines is normally distributed, with a mean of 300 copies and a standard deviation of 80 copies. Service Level (%) Z 65 0.38 69 0.50 75 0.67 80 0.84 85 1.04 90 1.28 92 1.41 94 1.56 95 1.65 96 1.75 97 1.88 98 2.06 99 2.33 Questions: How many magazines should the vendor order to maximize expected profit while limiting the risk of stockouts? units The vender reduces the order quantity. What would be a reasonable cause for this decision?  

FreshLink Foods, a national distributor of packaged grocery…

FreshLink Foods, a national distributor of packaged grocery items, is re-evaluating its warehousing strategy to reduce costs and improve delivery efficiency. The company’s logistics team is exploring warehousing functions such as consolidation, cross-docking, and postponement to better match customer demand and product flow. Which of the following statements accurately describe warehousing practices that FreshLink Foods should consider? Select all that apply.

GlobaTech Electronics is facing several challenges in its gl…

GlobaTech Electronics is facing several challenges in its global supply chain. Recent disruptions include late shipments due to port congestion, inconsistent quality from offshore suppliers, and unexpected cost increases due to currency fluctuations. To ensure continuity and resilience, the company’s operations team is reviewing possible actions. Which of the following actions should GlobaTech take to reduce its supply chain risks? Select all that apply.