Practical Management Science
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Chapter 4.3, Problem 9P
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To modify: The model to minimize the company’s weekly labor costs.
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It is a mathematical modeling procedure where a linear function is maximized or minimized subject to certain constraints. This method is widely useful in making a quantitative analysis which is essential for making important business decisions.
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To use: The Solver table to analyze how an alteration in the part-time labor limitation impacts the optimal solution.
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Jan.
600
Feb.
500
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