Question: Companies A , B , and C supply components to three plants ( F , G , and H ) via two crossdocking facilities (

Companies A, B, and C supply components to three plants (F, G, and H) via two crossdocking facilities (D and E). It costs $4 to ship from D regardless of final destination and S3 to ship to I regardless of supplier. Shipping to D from A, B, and C costs $3, $4, and $5, respectively, and shipping from E to F, G, and H costs $10, $9, and 58, respectively. Suppliers A, B, and C can provide 200,300 and 400 units respectively and plants F, G, and H need 350,350, and 200 units respectively. Logistics Manager, Aretha Franklin, had previously used "Chain of Fools" as her supply chain consulting company, but now turns to you for some solid advice.
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