Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
Operations and Supply Chain Management, 9th Edition WileyPLUS Registration Card + Loose-leaf Print Companion
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781119371618
Author: Roberta S. Russell
Publisher: Wiley (WileyPLUS Products)
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Chapter 14, Problem 12P

Design a production plan for FansForYou in Problem 14.6 using linear programming and Excel Solver.

FansForYou is a small, privately owned company that manufactures fans. Large variations in demand due to seasonality have contributed to high costs for the company. FansForYou currently uses a level production strategy because it prefers not to hire and fire employees.

However, if there is enough cost justification, the company will consider alternative production plans.

  1. a. What is the cost of the current production plan?
  2. b. How much would FansForYou save by using a chase demand strategy?
  3. c. How much would FansForYou save by keeping a steady workforce of 20 workers and supplementing with overtime and subcontracting as needed?

Chapter 14, Problem 12P, Design a production plan for FansForYou in Problem 14.6 using linear programming and Excel Solver.

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