assume that the demand quantity of each period independently follows a normal distribution: 𝑁(𝐷, 𝜎$ %). In this case, the whole demand of 𝑚 consecutive periods will follow 𝑁 𝑚 ) 𝐷, 𝑚 ) 𝜎$ % = 𝑁(𝑚 ) 𝐷, 𝑚 ) 𝜎$ %). Service level and safety stock In this case, to keep the service level for 𝑚 periods at a specified point (95%, 99%, etc.), the level of safety stock should be: Uncertain Demand and Safety Stock 𝑆& = 𝑘 ) 𝑚 ) 𝜎$ 𝑘 = 1.65 𝑘 = 2.33 for service level 95% for service level 99%