Problem (Algorithmic) 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? Distribution Hub Bidder 1 2 3 4 Martin Products 190 165 120 240 Schmidt Materials 140 240 150 200 215 210 145 Miller Containers 235 175 D&J Burns 185 190 290 200 185 155 230 Larbes Furnishings Lawler Depot 230 190 140 230 Bidder Decision Bid Martin Products Schmidt Materials Previous Next VENICUSSIONS SUICIO Supply CHRISTICIONI Distribution Hub Bidder 1 2 3 4 Martin Products 190 165 120 240 Schmidt Materials 140 240 150 200 Miller Containers 215 210 145 235 D8 Burns 175 185 190 290 200 Larbes Furnishings 185 155 230 230 190 140 Lawler Depot 230 Bid Bidder Decision Martin Products Select Reject Schmidt Materials Miller Containers D&J Burns Larbes Furnishings Lawler Depot thousands of dollars. The value of the objective function is Previous Next Distribution Hub Bidder 1 2 3 4 Martin Products 190 165 120 240 140 240 150 200 Schmidt Materials Miller Containers 215 210 145 235 D&J Burns 175 185 190 290 Larbes Furnishings 200 185 155 230 Lawler Depot 230 190 140 230 Decision Bid Bidder Martin Products Schmidt Materials Miller Containers DJ Burns Larbes Furnishings Lawler Depot 190 165 120 240 not applicable as bidder is not selected The value of the objective function is thousands of dollars. Previous Next >