Question: Save this already loaded solver model in L14 in the following worksheet and generate a feasibility report. Next, load the model in L3, run it

Save this already loaded solver model in L14 in the following worksheet and generate a feasibility report.

Next, load the model in L3, run it and create an answer report. (Select REPLACE, not merge when prompted).

Finally, provide answers to the following and highlight tyour answers: From the feasability report, which food retailer will not receive their order? Comparing the two solver models, please explain why the first solver model is infeasible and what constraints changed in the second model.

Ingredients R US, Inc. Order Distribution Plan
Shipping Costs from Distribution Center (per pallet) Numberof Items Shipped
Food Retailers Pallet Orders Distribution Ctr. 1 Distribution Ctr. 2 Distribution Ctr. 3 Distribution Ctr. 1 Distribution Ctr. 2 Distribution Ctr. 3 Shipped Total Costs
Food Buzz 60 $ 20.25 $ 78.15 $ 27.15 60 0 0 60 $ 1,215.00
Healthy Stuff 78 $ 50.85 $ 50.00 $ 47.90 0 0 78 78 $ 3,736.20
Smoothie City 125 $ 84.00 $ 38.40 $ 65.55 0 125 0 125 $ 4,800.00
Burger Barn 187 $ 86.65 $ 25.40 $ 13.90 0 0 187 187 $ 2,599.30
Caf Organic 313 $ 108.95 $ 21.50 $ 33.95 313 0 0 313 $ 34,101.35
Dessert Center 567 $ 116.45 $ 7.95 $ 26.20 567 0 0 567 $ 66,027.15
Total 1330 940 125 265 1330 $ 12,350.50
Initial Inventory 1,005 335 275 1,615
Remaining Inventory 65 210 10 285
Infeasible Constraints
Number Shipped (F5:H9) int Integer
Shipped (I5:I9) >= Demand (B5:B12)
Total Costs (J10) <= 12,000
Constraints with Solution
Number Shipped (F5:H9) int Integer
Shipped (I5:I9) >= Demand (B5:B12)
Review of Model:
Ingredients R US, Inc. provides the raw materials for food preparation to several local eateries.
The ingredients are ordered by pallet and transported from one of three distribution centers.
Depending on order type, the nearest distribution center cannot always be utilized to fill orders.
Ingredients R US, Inc. has tasked you with satisfying demand while minizing total cost to ship product to customers.

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