Which option is more advantageous for the company? B) How much reduction does this option bring in the reorder point as opposed to the current situation? Show your calculations

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A company is using a continuous review system for its inventory. Due to the contracts made with the customers, the weekly demand is constantly 40 units. The average lead time of orders is 2 weeks and the standard deviation of lead time is 1 week. The current service level is 95%.
In order to reduce inventory holding costs, the company wants to reduce its reorder point. To achieve this, there are two options that have approximately the same cost for the company: reduce the standard deviation of lead time to 0.5 weeks or reduce the service level to 90%.
 
A) Which option is more advantageous for the company?
B) How much reduction does this option bring in the reorder point as opposed to the current situation? Show your calculations
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