Question: Task 4 : Sask Trailers assembles different types of small camping trailers demanded between January and June of each year. The demand generally peaks in
Task : Sask Trailers assembles different types of small camping
trailers demanded between January and June of each year. The demand
generally peaks in April and May. Next year's aggregate demand
forecast beyond the regular capacity is given in the following table:
The company can hire temporary workers to meet the above
requirements. Each temporary worker can produce units per month.
Hiringtraining cost is approx. $ per temp worker.
Inventory holding cost per camping trailer per month is $ charged to
average inventory level during a month. Before January, there are no
camping trailers on hand. extra units are desired in inventory at the
end of June. Any shortage during a period is backordered at a cost of
$ per camping trailer per month.
Find the monthly and total costs of Plan A Chase and Plan B
Adjusted Chase
Marks
Plan A Chase:
Note: Ending inventory of units is desired in June, hence, in June,
the output is units more than the demand.
Plan B Adjusted Chase:
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