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Using the safe URL below, please answer the following question, all four parts. I need to check my work. Thanks!
- Now consider transportation cost associated with each distribution strategy.
a. For the distribution system given in figure 1a, compute inbound and outbound transportation cost. Add these costs to total cost obtained in response to Question 1.
b. For the distribution system given in figure 1b, determine which regional warehouse, if made the central warehouse, will have the lowest transportation cost. Add these costs to total cost obtained in response to Question 2.
c. For the distribution system given in figure 1c, compute inbound, intermediate (inbound to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, & Dallas warehouses,) and outbound transportation cost. Add these costs to total cost obtained in response to Question 4.
d. Which distribution system has the lowest total cost out of all the three options described? Comment on your findings.
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