Question $2(10$ points$)-$ Forward$-$pick problem

Consider four SKUs that are competing for space in a forward pick area. Each forward location holds a

single pallet and will be restocked from bulk storage. Assume you forecast the following activity during

the next planning period $($where demands and minimum$/$maximum to be stored are measured in pallets$).$

$p_i$

$In$ Pallets $d_{i}longrightarrow{D}_i$

Q$2-1.$ Compute and rank the bids for space, assuming the forward pick area is the ground floor of

the selective rack that is to be used only for case$-$picking $($all full pallets must be picked from bulk

storage$).$ Assume that, on average, it requires $1$ minute per pick from the ground level, $2$ minutes

from a higher level, and $3$ minutes per restock.

Q$2-2.$ Continuing the problem Q$2-1$: How would the space be allocated if it is allowed to pick full

pallets from the forward pick area? You have $20$ pallet locations in the forward pick area.