Question: (PLEASE DO NOT SOLVE ON A SHEET OF PAPER, TYPE THE SOLUTION ON A COMPUTER. ALSO, TRY NOT TO USE EXCEL) United Express Service (UES)

(PLEASE DO NOT SOLVE ON A SHEET OF PAPER, TYPE THE SOLUTION ON A COMPUTER. ALSO, TRY NOT TO USE EXCEL)

United Express Service (UES) uses large quantities of packaging materials at its four distribution hubs. After screening potential suppliers, UES identified six vendors that can provide packaging materials that will satisfy its quality standards. UES asked each of the six vendors to submit bids to satisfy annual demand at each of its four distribution hubs over the next year. The following table lists the bids received (in thousands of dollars). UES wants to ensure that each of the distribution hubs is serviced by a different vendor. Which bids should UES accept, and which vendors should UES select to supply each distribution hub?

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Distribution Hub 190 125 150 155 Bidder Martin Products Schmidt Materials Miller Containers D&J Burns Larbes Furnishings Lawler Depot 210 135 170 175 235 225 185 190 200 230 220 260 280 240 260 190 140 130 220 270

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