IL (S/cwt) Weight/day 18,000 lb (18C
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Transcribed Image Text:A supplier ships goods from Richmond, VA to three market places in 3 cities (Chicago, IL; Athens, GA;
St. Luis, MO). The supplier can ship every day, every other day, or every third day.
There is a penalty of S0.30/cwt for each day delayed.
Consolidating shipments allows for lower transportation costs from larger loads, but incurs penalty
costs due to the delay.
Transportation Rate
(S/cwt)
Shipment
City
Weight/day
LTL <
TL >
50,000 lb
50000 lb
Chicago, IL
18,000 lb (180 cwt)
1.50
1.25
Athens, GA
15,000 lb (150 cwt)
1.35
1.00
St. Luis, MO
12,000 lb (120 cwt)
2.00
1.50
Total
45,000 lb = 450 cwt
Find what is the cost for the following:
Shipping Every Day
Shipping on the alternate Day (every two days)
Shipping every three Day
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