Reorder Level
Inventory quantity triggering new order placement.
Formula
Reorder Level = Lead Time Demand + Buffer Stock
Real World
Amazon sets reorder levels for high-demand products like phone chargers so that new stock is ordered automatically before shelves run empty, even accounting for supplier delays.
Exam Focus
State the reorder level formula and link it to lead time; many students forget buffer stock in calculations.
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