Calculates the optimal inventory level for uncertain demand for a perishable product.
The demand follows a uniform distribution (continuous) between Dmax and Dmin.
Q: The optimal inventory level.
price: The retail price.
cost: The purchase price.
Dmax: The maximum demand
Dmin: The minimum demand
For a retail price of $7, a cost of $5 and a uniform demand between 80 and 50 units, calculate the optimal inventory.
| Value | Key | Display | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Dmin | 50.00 | Stores the minimum demand. |
| 80 | Dmax | 80.00 | Stores the maximum demand. |
| 5 | cost | 5.00 | Stores the purchase price. |
| 7 | price | 7.00 | Stores the retail price. |
| Q | 58.57 | Calculates the optimal inventory level. |
Also see:
Newsvendor Model for a Normal Distribution Formula Calculator
Newsvendor Model for a Lognormal Distribution Formula Calculator
Reference: Newsvendor Model - Wikipedia