A Logistics Specialist for Wiethoff Inc $~~~~~~~~~~\text { Destination Assembly Plant }$

question 41

Essay

A logistics specialist for Wiethoff Inc. must distribute cases of parts from three factories to three assembly plants. The monthly supplies and demands, along with the per-case transportation costs are:
$~~~~~~~~~~\text { Destination Assembly Plant }$
$\begin{array}{rrrrrc} & & \mathbf{1} & \mathbf{2} & \mathbf{3} & \text { Supply } \\\hline & \text { A } & 5 & 9 & 16 & 200 \\{\text { Factory }}& \mathrm{~B} & 1 & 2 & 6 & 400 \\& \mathrm{C} & 2 & 8 & 7 & 200 \\\hline\text { Demand } & & 120 & 620 & 60 &\end{array}$
-What is the objective function for the linear programming formulation of this problem?

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Definitions:

Unconscionable

A term describing actions or terms that are so unjust or overwhelmingly one-sided in favor of the party who has the superior bargaining power.

Express Warranty

An explicit guarantee by the seller about the condition or quality of a product.

Utilitarian Test

A principle in ethics that evaluates actions based on their outcomes, aiming for the greatest good for the greatest number.

Negligent

failing to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in harm or damage.