Triangular Example 2

The triangular distribution also could be used to approximate a computer-controlled inventory situation. The computer is programmed to keep an ideal supply of 25 items on the shelf, always keep inventory at 10 items or more, and prevent inventory from ever rising above 30 items.

Check the triangular distribution conditions:

The minimum inventory is 10 items.
The maximum inventory is 30 items.
The ideal level most frequently on the shelf is 25 items.

These conditions match those of the triangular distribution.

The result would be a distribution showing the probability of x number of items in inventory.