An automobile manufacturer that has eight assembly plants and thousands of dealers throughout the United States can find the optimal distribution plan by using:
(I) a linear programming model.
(II) the transportation model.
(III) weighted factor ratings.
(IV) global information systems.

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The optimal distribution plan for a complex network like this can be found using either a linear programming model or the transportation model. Therefore, choices I and II are both suitable options. Weighted factor ratings and global information systems may also be useful in the distribution planning process, but they are not the best choices for finding the optimal plan.

An Automobile Manufacturer That Has Eight Assembly Plants and Thousands