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

Calculate the cost:

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