One difference in the$$ stepping$-$stone method compared to the northwestminuscorner and intuitive methods$$ is:

Part $2$

A$.$

the$$ stepping$-$stone method guarantees an optimal solution.

B$.$

the$$ stepping$-$stone method ALWAYS finds a$$ lower$-$cost solution.

C$.$

the$$ stepping$-$stone method never finds a feasible solution.

D$.$

the$$ stepping$-$stone method ignores costs.

E$.$

the$$ stepping$-$stone method does not consider factory capacities.