The following supply, demand, cost, and inventory data $($provided below$)$ has been made

available to you by the CEO. He has requested you to allocate production capacity for

P&G to meet demand at minimum cost using the transportation method. Determine the

cost of the plan. Assuming the initial inventory has no holding cost in the first period and

backorders are not permitted. Use the provided information to answer the

questions.

Supply Available:

PERIOD REGULAR

TIME

OVERTIME SUBCONTRACT DEMAND

FORECAST

$13010540$

$23512550$

$33010540$

Initial Inventory $20$ units

Regular$-$time cost per unit R$100$

Overtime cost per unit R$150$

Subcontract cost per unit R$200$

Carrying cost per month R$4$

Use the correct framework in answering this question.

$(20$ Marks$).$

$6.$In the context of P&G examine the sources of pressure that have played an instrumental

role in motivating the firm to reduce its environmental footprint. In addition, demonstrate

the specific techniques the organisation should consider becoming a green manufacturer. $(20$ Marks$)$