Of course, there is uncertainty in Webster’s usagerate as well as in delivery times, so the companymust carry a safety stock to avoid running out ofchips and having to halt production. If a 200-unitsafety stock is carried, what effect would this haveon total inventory costs? What is the new reorderpoint? What protection does the safety stock provide if usage increases or if delivery is delayed?

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