Consider the Transportation Problem in the Data Set and Optimal

question 73

Short Answer

Consider the transportation problem in the data set and optimal solution below.
Calculate improvement indices on each empty cell. Is this solution optimal?
$\begin{array}{|l|r|r|r|r|r|}\hline \text { COSTS } & \text { Dest. 1 } & \text { Dest. 2 } & \text { Dest. 3 } & \text { Dest 4 } & \text { Supply } \\\hline \text { Source 1 } & 12 & 18 & 9 & 11 & 100 \\\hline\text { Source 2 } & 21 & 7 & 30 & 15 & 150 \\\hline \text { Source 3 } & 8 & 10 & 14 & 16 & 50 \\\hline\text { Demand } & 80 & 60 & 70 & 90 & 300/300 \\\hline & & & & & \\\hline \text { Shipments } & \text { Dest. 1 } & \text { Dest. 2 } & \text { Dest. 3 } & \text { Dest. 4 } & \text {Row Total } \\\text { Source 1 } & 30 & 0 & 70 & 0 & 100 \\\text { Source 2 } & 0 & 60 & 0 & 90 & 150 \\\text { Source 3 } & 50 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 50 \\\text { Col. Total } & 80 & 60 & 70 & 90 & 300/300 \\\hline\end{array}$

Understand the relationship between PDF and cumulative distribution function (CDF) in uniform distributions.

Calculate and interpret probabilities for events within a given range in uniform distributions.

Understand the principles and methods for resolving compounds into enantiomers.

Determine the relative basicity of nitrogen-containing compounds.

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Definitions:

Resistance Point

The least favorable outcome a negotiator is willing to accept before walking away from a negotiation.

Information Overload Tactic

A negotiation or influence strategy involving overwhelming an opponent with excessive information to cloud their decision-making.

Costs of Delay

The negative consequences or losses associated with not resolving a problem or completing a task in a timely manner.

Distributive Bargaining Strategies

Negotiation techniques focused on dividing a fixed amount of resources, often resulting in a win-lose situation.