Question: Use a mixed method strategy; Jan June, use level production with OT and S/K not more than a worker and BKO as needed. While July
Use a mixed method strategy; Jan June, use level production with OT and S/K not more than a worker and BKO as needed. While July October, use chase production and workers as needed.
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct |
| 4000 | 8000 | 6000 | 2000 | 7000 | 3000 | 5000 | 6000 | 8000 | 11000 |
Current work force 10 workers
Production per worker 500 units per month
Inventory holding cost $0.30 per unit
Regular wage rate $20.00
Overtime wage rate $30.00
Sub-contracting wage rate $40.00
Backordering (BKO) $50.00
Hiring cost $1500 per worker
Firing cost $3000 per worker
Beginning inventory 1000 units
| Mth | Demand | Regular Production | Over Time | S/K | Inventory | BKO | Workers | H | F |
| Jan | 4000 | ||||||||
| Feb | 8000 | ||||||||
| Mar | 6000 | ||||||||
| Apr | 2000 | ||||||||
| May | 7000 | ||||||||
| June | 3000 | ||||||||
| July | 5000 | ||||||||
| Aug | 6000 | ||||||||
| Sept | 8000 | ||||||||
| Oct | 11000 | ||||||||
| Total | 60,000 |
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