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Find the minimum cost solution for the transportation problem detailed in the table below. Find the minimum cost solution for the transportation problem detailed in the table below.   Before your solution can be implemented,you discover that the combination Source 3 - Destination 1 is unavailable,due to political turmoil in the country where Source 3 is located.Solve the revised problem.How much is cost increased by this complication? Before your solution can be implemented,you discover that the combination Source 3 - Destination 1 is unavailable,due to political turmoil in the country where Source 3 is located.Solve the revised problem.How much is cost increased by this complication?


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Inventory

The total of all goods and materials held by a business for the purpose of resale, production, or use in operations.

Purchases

The acquisition of goods or services for the purpose of resale or use in the production of goods for sale.

Purchase Discounts

A reduction in the price paid for goods or services, often granted by the seller as an incentive for early payment.

Freight-In

Freight-in concerns the shipping costs of receiving goods to be sold or used in production, added to the cost of purchased inventory.

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