Create a Level Plan with a Zero Ending Inventory for the Forecast

question 5

Essay

Create a level plan with a zero ending inventory for the forecast shown in the table.There is no beginning inventory and regular production capacity is 300 units.Overtime costs $15 extra and is limited to 25 units per month and subcontracting is limited to 60 units per month and costs $10 per unit.Back orders cost $50 per unit and there is a cost of $5 per month to hold a unit in inventory.What is the total plan cost?

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