Question: Consider the transportation problem having the following data. Table 1: Transportation Problem Data Destination 1 2 3 SUPPLY Source 1 $6.00 $7.00 $4.00 40 2
Consider the transportation problem having the following data.
| Destination | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | SUPPLY | |
| Source | ||||
| 1 | $6.00 | $7.00 | $4.00 | 40 |
| 2 | $5.00 | $8.00 | $6.00 | 60 |
| Demand | 30 | 40 | 30 | |
Image 1: Transportation Problem Data for Clarity of above Table

a. Formulate a network model for this problem as a minimum-cost flow problem by drawing a network similar to Figure 6.3 (however, your model will not include a Distribution center).
*Hint: for letter a, please use the Insert tab (Illustrations group, and Shapes button) in Excel 2007 to assist you with the model (snapshot of Figure 6.3 is listed below as an example).
b. Formulate and solve a spreadsheet model for this problem. Has to have range name table
Destination 23 SUPPLY Source $6.00 40 $7.00 $8.00 40 $5.00 30 $4.00 $6.00 30 60 Demand $200 / $400 $400 [ [50] { F2 [0] Destination 23 SUPPLY Source $6.00 40 $7.00 $8.00 40 $5.00 30 $4.00 $6.00 30 60 Demand $200 / $400 $400 [ [50] { F2 [0]Step by Step Solution
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