Question: The Tara Tripp Clothing Group owns factories in three towns (W, Y, and Z), which distribute to three Walsh retail dress shops in three other

The Tara Tripp Clothing Group owns factories in three towns (W, Y, and Z), which distribute to three Walsh retail dress shops in three other cities (A, B, and C). The following table summarizes factory availabilities, projected store demands, and unit shipping costs:


The Tara Tripp Clothing Group owns factories in three towns


(a) Complete the analysis, determining the optimal solution for shipping at the Tipp Clothing Group.
(b) How do you know if it is optimal ornot?

Walsh Clothing Group To Dress Shop Dress Shop Dress hop Fory From availability S3 $3 $6 $5 S4 Factory W Factory Factory Z $6 $7 50% S8 $2 90

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