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

question 73

Short Answer

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 are the total monthly transportation costs for the optimal solution?

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Definitions:

Labor Market

Refers to the supply and demand for work, in which employers seek employees, and individuals seek employment.

Production Capacity

The maximum amount of goods that can be produced or services that can be provided over a specified period under normal working conditions.

Inventory

The goods or materials that a business holds for the ultimate goal of resale, production, or utilization in operations.

Flexible Work Hours

An employment arrangement that allows employees to choose their work hours within certain limits, promoting work-life balance.