Safety Stock Calculator

Safety Stock Calculator

Safety Stock Calculator

1. Demand Parameters

E.g., average daily or weekly demand.

Variability in demand over the same period as average demand.

2. Lead Time Parameters

Average time for replenishment, in the same period units as demand (e.g., days if demand is daily).

Variability in lead time, in the same period units.

3. Service Level & Options

Probability of not stocking out during lead time.

Safety stock is in units.

4. Actions