In the lawn mower production problem in Example 8.4, the model changeover cost dominates in the optimal

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In the lawn mower production problem in Example 8.4, the model changeover cost dominates in the optimal objective value. Is this because we assumed such a large unit penalty cost, 200, for each model changeover? Explore this question by changing this unit penalty cost to lower values such as 100 and 50 (or even smaller). What happens to the optimal solution?

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Practical Management Science

ISBN: 978-1305250901

5th edition

Authors: Wayne L. Winston, Christian Albright

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