Jason Company manufactures plastic products at three locations in Malaysia: Skudai, Taiping, and Ujok. The company needs to supply the products to three clients in Penang, Kuantan, and Melaka. The production capacities of the plants are given below. a) Find the initial solution using northwest corner rule method. b) Find the optimal solution using stepping stone method. Client Plant (Tо) Supply (From) Penang Kuantan Melaka RM50 RM40 RM60 Skudai 4000 RM30 RM45 RM40 Taiping 3000 RM60 RM35 RM30 Ujok 3000 Demand 2000 4500 3500 10000

Jason Company manufactures plastic products at three locations in Malaysia: Skudai, Taiping, and Ujok. The company needs to supply the products to three clients in Penang, Kuantan, and Melaka. The production capacities of the plants are given below. a) Find the initial solution using northwest corner rule method. b) Find the optimal solution using stepping stone method. Client Plant (Tо) Supply (From) Penang Kuantan Melaka RM50 RM40 RM60 Skudai 4000 RM30 RM45 RM40 Taiping 3000 RM60 RM35 RM30 Ujok 3000 Demand 2000 4500 3500 10000

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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