Question: Consider the following demand scenario: QuantityProbability 4 , 0 0 0 1 0 % 4 , 4 0 0 1 2 % 4 , 8

Consider the following demand scenario: QuantityProbability4,00010%4,40012%4,80018%5,00017%5,60013%6,00011%6,4008%6,8006%7,2005% The variable production cost is $45/unit and the fixed cost is $125,000. The product is sold to end customers for $145/unit during the season and any unsold units are sold for $20/unit after the season. In a buy back scenario, the manufacturer will buy back units at $55/unit. Also, in a payback scenario, the retailer will pay $15 for each unit it does not purchase. In both the payback and buy back scenarios, the manufacturer sells the product for $75.00. a) What is the system optimal production quantity and expected profit under global optimization? b) What is the system optimal production quantity and expected profit under a payback scenario? What is the profit for the retailer and for the manufacturer? c) What is the system optimal production quantity and expected profit under a buyback scenario? What is the profit for the retailer and for the manufacturer? d) Provide the results of your analyses supporting your answers to parts a) through c).

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