Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management (12th Edition)
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Chapter 13, Problem 18P
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••• 13.18 Jose Martinez of El Paso has developed a polished stainless steel tortilla machine that makes it a “showpiece” for display in Mexican restaurants. He needs to develop a 5-month aggregate plan. His
Assume that backorders are not permitted. Using the transportation method, what is the total cost of the optimal plan?
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Chapter 13 Solutions
Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management (12th Edition)
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