In Problem S11-10, Systems Unlimited wants to meet demand more effectively at the four universities it supplies.
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(1) Expand its warehouse at Richmond to a capacity of 600 at a cost equivalent to an additional $6 in handling and shipping per unit;
(2) Purchase a new warehouse in Charlotte that can supply 300 units with shipping costs of $19 to Tech, $26 to A&M, $22 to State, and $16 to Central.
Which alternative should management select based solely on transportation costs (i.e., no capital costs)?
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Operations Management Creating Value Along the Supply Chain
ISBN: 978-0470525906
7th Edition
Authors: Roberta S. Russell, Bernard W. Taylor
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