A Manager Is Applying the Transportation Model of Linear Programming

question 87

Essay

A manager is applying the transportation model of linear programming to solve an aggregate planning problem. Demand in period 1 is 100 units and in period 2 demand is 150 units. The manager has 125 hours of regular employment available for $10/hour each period. In addition, 50 hours of overtime are available for $15/hour each period. If holding costs are $2 per unit each period, how many hours of regular employment should be used in period 1 (assume demand must be met in both periods 1 and 2 for the lowest possible cost and that production is 1 unit per hour)?

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Definitions:

John Partner's, Capital

Represents the account on a balance sheet indicating the value of an owner's (John Partner, in this case) interest in the business.

Cash

A form of currency that includes coins and currency notes, used as a medium of exchange.

Accounts Payable

A liability on a company's balance sheet representing the amounts due to suppliers by the business.

Cash

Money in the form of coins or notes that is readily available for transactions.