Question: LMNO Gaskets has seeks an optimal production plan for a product to meet demand over the upcoming three quarters. Demand in each of the three

LMNO Gaskets has seeks an optimal production plan for a product to meet demand over the upcoming three quarters. Demand in each of the three quarters and production, overtime, and subcontracting capacities are reported in the table below. The relevant costs are:

Regular time production cost is $12/unit.

Overtime production cost is $18/unit.

Subcontracting cost is $20/unit.

Inventory is held at a cost of $5/unit/quarter.

Units may be backordered at a cost of $8/unit/quarter

Production Resource Demand in Quarter Capacity
Q1 Q2 Q3
Regular Time Q1 500
Overtime Q1 250
Subcontract Q1 550
Regular Time Q2 500
Overtime Q2 250
Subcontract Q2 550
Regular Time Q3 500
Overtime Q3 250
Subcontract Q3 550
Demand in Quarter 1100 1900 625

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