OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT W/ CNCT+
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Chapter 11, Problem 14P
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To determine: Minimum cost using transportation method.
Introduction: The aggregate plan is the output of sales and operations planning. The major concern of aggregate planning is the production time and quantity for the intermediate future. Aggregate planning would encompass a time prospect of approximately 3 to 18 periods.
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