Question: Given the following production plan, use a ( a ) chase production strategy and ( b ) level production strategy to compute the monthly production,

Given the following production plan, use a (a) chase production strategy and (b) level production strategy to compute the monthly production, ending inventory/(backlog) and workforce levels. A worker can produce 50 units per month. Assume that the beginning inventory in January is 500 units, and the firm desires to have 200 units of inventory at the end of June.
Month Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun.
Demand 200030005000600060002000
Production
Ending Inventory
Workforce
In a level production strategy, what is the workforce required in March?

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