EE Company has the following aggregate demand requirements and data for the upcoming four quarters. Which of the following production plans has lower cost, Plan A using chase demand or Plan B using pure level strategy or C using 1350 evel with subcontracting if needed. * Period 1 Demand Previous output 1300 units 1,400 Beginning Inventory O units Inventory holding cost Hiring workers 1,200 P10.00 1,600 P40.00 1.500 Stockout cost P50.00 12 34

EE Company has the following aggregate demand requirements and data for the upcoming four quarters. Which of the following production plans has lower cost, Plan A using chase demand or Plan B using pure level strategy or C using 1350 evel with subcontracting if needed. * Period 1 Demand Previous output 1300 units 1,400 Beginning Inventory O units Inventory holding cost Hiring workers 1,200 P10.00 1,600 P40.00 1.500 Stockout cost P50.00 12 34

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