Madlantic Devices Designs and Manufactures High-End Medical Devices

question 98

Multiple Choice

Madlantic Devices designs and manufactures high-end medical devices. The facilities in Madison and Atlanta serve as design and component manufacturing facilities. Components are then shipped to warehouses in Philadelphia or Knoxville, where they are held until final assembly is completed at either Dayton, Bloomington, or Albany.
Manufacturing capacity in Madison and Atlanta is 1000 units. Demand at Dayton, Bloomington, and Albany is 450, 500, and 610, respectively.
The network representing the shipping routs is shown below.
The costs for shipping between each facility is shown below. A blank cell indicates that shipping between two facilities is not permitted.

-The transshipment locations are

• A) Madison and Atlanta.
• B) Philadelphia and Knoxville.
• C) Madison, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Knoxville.
• D) Dayton, Bloomington, and Albany.

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Definitions:

Mechanically Linked

Refers to the physical connection between components in a manner that allows the motion or force of one component to directly influence another.

Remote Control

A device or system used to operate machinery, appliances, or systems from a distance without physical connections.

Manual Motor Starters

Devices used to manually turn on or off electric motors, providing safety by isolating electrical power.

Power Circuit

The part of an electrical system that distributes power to various components or devices, capable of handling high currents.