Your question is Safety Stock for Critical Components. Take a moment with it on the right.
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You're supporting a supply chain team that manages expensive components with long replenishment times and uneven demand. Leadership wants a clear way to balance stockout risk against tied-up cash and excess inventory exposure.
How do you calculate optimal safety stock levels for high-value, long-lead-time components?