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Consider the following network representation of shipment routes between plants, a distribution center, and retail outlets. The numbers next to the arcs represent shipping costs. For example, the cost of shipping from plant 1 to distribution center 3 is equal to $2.




Consider the following network representation of shipment routes between plants, a distribution center, and retail outlets. The numbers next to the arcs represent shipping costs. For example, the cost of shipping from plant 1 to distribution center 3 is equal to $2.        Assume that Plant 1 can supply 400 units and Plant 2, 500 units. Demand at the retail outlets are: Outlet 4, 300 units; Outlet 5, 250 units; Outlet 6, 450 units. -Which constraint represents transshipment through the distribution center? A)  2X13 + 3X23 = 900 B)  2X13 + 3X23 + 5X34 + 4X35 + 3X36 = 0 C)  X13 + X23 - X34 - X35 - X36 = 0 D)  X13 + X23 - X34 - X35 - X36 ≥ 0 Assume that Plant 1 can supply 400 units and Plant 2, 500 units. Demand at the retail outlets are: Outlet 4, 300 units; Outlet 5, 250 units; Outlet 6, 450 units.
-Which constraint represents transshipment through the distribution center?


Definitions:

Rate Variance

The difference between the expected rate of return on a project or investment and the actual rate achieved.

Total Direct Labor Cost Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor used in production and the expected (or standard) cost.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected cost at standard prices, indicating how much was saved or overspent.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard quantity expected to be used, valued at the standard cost.

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