Question: Using the table below: a) Determine how many locations each SKU should occupy in the forward area assuming that there are 30 available locations in

Using the table below: a) Determine how many locations each SKU should occupy in the forward area assuming that there are 30 available locations in the forward area, pallet restock takes 5 minutes, and 2 minutes are saved by picking from the forward area. Also, show the order of SKUs IF all SKUs were able to be assigned into the forward area. Indicate each SKUs initial bid (NOT benefit) for space in the forward area.

Using the table below: a) Determine how many locations each SKU should

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occupy in the forward area assuming that there are 30 available locations

b) What's the total benefit gained by filling the 30 available locations in the forward area: Answer: 1850 Please show work for the answers provided. Thanks!

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline & Carton picks & Ll-Pallet Demand & Pallet Demand & Min & Max \\ \hline SKU & pi & & di & Di2 & li & ui \\ \hline A & 450 & 25 & 50 & 10 & 25 \\ \hline B & 300 & 30 & 60 & 10 & 30 \\ \hline C & 150 & 10 & 15 & 5 & 15 \\ \hline D & 200 & 20 & 50 & 10 & 20 \\ \hline E & 600 & 75 & 100 & 15 & 30 \\ \hline \end{tabular} \begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline SKU & \# Locations? & bi & Order \\ \hline A & 10 & 77.5 & 1 \\ \hline B & 0 & 45 & 4 \\ \hline C & 5 & 50 & 3 \\ \hline D & 0 & 30 & 5 \\ \hline E & 15 & 55 & 2 \\ \hline \end{tabular}

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