During the Next Four Quarters,an Automobile Company Must Meet (On

question 44

Essay

During the next four quarters,an automobile company must meet (on time)the following demands for cars: 4000 in quarter 1; 2000 in quarter 2; 5000 in quarter 3; 1000 in quarter 4.At the beginning of quarter 1,there are 300 autos in stock.The company has the capacity to produce at most 3000 cars per quarter.At the beginning of each quarter,the company can change production capacity.It costs $100 to increase quarterly production capacity by 1 unit.For example,it would cost $20,000 to increase capacity from 3000 to 3200.It also costs $60 per quarter to maintain each unit of production capacity (even if it is unused during the current quarter).The variable cost of producing a car is $2200.A holding cost of $160 per car is assessed against each quarter's ending inventory.It is required that at the end of quarter 4,plant capacity must be at least 4000 cars.Determine how to minimize the total cost incurred during the next 4 quarters.

Understand the collaborative roles within the surgical team and the importance of communication within the team and with the patient.

Recognize the importance of patient and family education and involvement in the perioperative process, especially in pediatric care.

Identify risk factors and strategies for minimizing surgical risk in diverse patient populations.

Understand the interdisciplinary approach to patient safety, including error prevention and management of surgical equipment and patient care technologies.

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