What is the total cost of a strategy of chase demand by hiring and firing?
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Transcribed Image Text:ZENTECH has the following aggregate demand requirements and
other data for the upcoming four quarters.
Quarter Demand
2
3
4
1400
1200
1600
1500
Previous quarter's
output
Beginning inventory
Stockout cost
Inventory holding cost
Hiring workers
Firing workers
Subcontracting cost
1300 units
0 units
$50 per unit
$10 per unit at end of
quarter
$40 per unit
$80 per unit
$60 per unit

Transcribed Image Text:Inventory holding cost
Hiring workers
Firing workers
Subcontracting cost
Unit cost
Overtime
O $215,000
O $179,500
$203,600
$10 per unit at end of
quarter
O $183,500
O $164,750
$40 per unit
$80 per unit
What is the total cost of a strategy of chase demand by hiring and
firing?
$60 per unit
$30 per unit
$15 extra per unit
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