Question: Please solve this question. 4. One type of materials needs to be transported from three suppliers to three distribution centers weekly. The maximum amount of

Please solve this question. 4. One type of

Please solve this question.

4. One type of materials needs to be transported from three suppliers to three distribution centers weekly. The maximum amount of supply, minimum amount of demand, and unit transportation cost are shown in Tables 1 to 3. Table 1 Maximum Weekly Supply (cwt) Supplier A Supply B 400 700 500 Table 2 Minimum Weekly Demand (cwt) DC P2 P1 600 P3 300 Demand 500 Table 3 Unit Line Haul Rate ($/cwt) New contract terms were signed with the shipping company for shipments out of DC1. Now DCI could be used as a hub for other DCs. The shipping cost from DC to DC2 was negotiated to $1/cwt and from DC 1 to DC 3 to $1/cwt. How these changes in the transportation network structure affect the problem formulation? What is the solution of the problem (use Solver to answer this question)? (4+3 pts)

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