Question: I need help specifically with the spreadsheets and using Solver! Step by step would be best if possible! Thank you! Scenario: Doll Crafters is planning

I need help specifically with the spreadsheets and using Solver! Step by step would be best if possible! Thank you!
Scenario: Doll Crafters is planning on setting up a distribution network.
Dolls from various factories must be transported to the various retail locations.
Factories are as follows (with the number of with number of doll production capacities)
Factory 1(400)
Factory 2(1600)
Factory 3(200)
Factory 4(1300)
Factory 5(500)
There are three retail locations (with demand)
Location 1
(1000)
Location 2
(1000)
Loc. 3(1500)
The respective transportation cost ($) per doll is given as follows:
Part A. Please formulate by hand:
Identify the correct variables (including labeling).
Set up the objective function.
Set up the respective constraints including non-negativity.
Part B. Please set up the problem onto your spreadsheet. You will need to locate
Solver (add-on QM is not needed). Use solver to come up with the optimal
transportation plan and provide a cost.
Part C. Additional to the scenario due to a grass fire near Location 2 this retail outlet
will be closed and not be selling any dolls. Reformulate the problem by hand.
Identify the correct variables (including labeling).
Set up the objective function.
Set up the respective constraints including non-negativity.
Part D. Please set up the revised problem in Part C onto your spreadsheet. You will
need to locate Solver (add-on QM is not needed). Use solver to come up with the
optimal transportation plan and provide a cost. Explain difference in costs & flow
patterns between Part B and D.
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