Ram Roy’s firm has developed the following supply, demand, cost, and inventory data. Allocate production capac- ity to meet demand at a minimum cost using the transportation method. What is the cost? Assume that the initial inventory has no holding cost in the first period and backorders are not permitted.
Supply Available:
Period Regular time Overtime Subcontract Demand forecast 1 30 10 5 40
2 35 12 5 50
3 30 10 5 40
Initial inventory 20 Units
Regular time cost per unit $100
Overtime cost per unit $150
Subcontract cost per unit $200
Carrying cost per unit per month $4