Homework Channel Demand and Capacity

The final step in network design is to confirm facility capacities

Denver has a shortage that needs to be fixed

The channel designer needs to determine if product can be moved from other facilities and at what cost

Question: What alternative would be most effective for the Denver location? Support your answer.

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