Reorder Point (ROP
### Inventory Theory: Why Lead Time Variability (\(\sigma_L\)) Dominates Safety Stock Many simple supply chain calculators assume supplier lead time is 100% constant. In reality, supplier shipping.
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For example, managing an inventory SKU with 45 units/day average demand) and 14 days supplier lead time) at a 95% Cycle Service Level): Expected lead time demand is \. Combined variance \ + 45^2(6.25)} = \sqrt{896 + 12,656.25} = \mathbf{116.41\text{ units}}\). Safety Stock is \. The Reorder Point is \.
📖 About Reorder Point (ROP
Inventory Theory: Why Lead Time Variability (σ_L) Dominates Safety Stock
Many simple supply chain calculators assume supplier lead time is 100% constant. In reality, supplier shipping delays (σ_L) are multiplied by the square of daily demand (d^2 · σ_L^2):
- When daily sales volume is high, a 2-day supplier delivery delay introduces massive stockout risk.
- Using the complete bivariate formula protects your business against both consumer buying spikes and logistics supply chain delays.
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Enter your Average Daily Demand (d in Units / Day) (e.g. 45.0), Daily Demand Standard Deviation (σ_d in Units / Day) (e.g. 8.0 (Daily demand volatility)), Average Supplier Lead Time (L in Days) (e.g. 14.0), Lead Time Standard Deviation (σ_L in Days) (e.g. 2.5 (Supplier delivery jitter/delays)), and Target Cycle Service Level (Stockout Protection %) — choose from 90% Service Level (Z = 1.282 -- 10% Stockout Risk), 95% Service Level (Z = 1.645 -- 5% Stockout Risk -- Standard), 98% Service Level (Z = 2.054 -- 2% Stockout Risk). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Supply chain safety stock & variable lead time Reorder Point (ROP) formulas: Lead Time Demand = d × L Standard Deviation (σ_LT) = √(L) · σ_d^2 + d^2 · σ_L^2 Stock (SS) = Z × σ_LT = Z × √(L) · σ_d^2 + d^2 · σ_L^2 Point (ROP) = (d × L) + Safety Stock Service Level (CSL) = Φ(Z) Stockout Risk = 100\% - CSL
Worked Example
For example, managing an inventory SKU with 45 units/day average demand) and 14 days supplier lead time) at a 95% Cycle Service Level): Expected lead time demand is . Combined variance \ + 45^2(6.25) = √(896 + 12,656.25) = 116.41 units. Safety Stock is . The Reorder Point is \.
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