Table 15.1
Bart Incorporated manufactures rotary air fans and uses a production-planning horizon of one-half year.It allows for regular time,part time,overtime,and subcontracting production to meet the demand but no more than 12 units may be made by each of these methods.Both anticipation inventory and backorders are allowed.The beginning (or current)inventory is 20 units.Their first attempt at a sales and operations plan has resulted in the following.

-Use the information in Table 15.1.What would be the total plan cost if no more than five units each could be made each month by part-time,overtime,and subcontracted workers?
A)$4,920
B)$4,822
C)$4,775
D)$4,550

Question

Table 15.1
Bart Incorporated manufactures rotary air fans and uses a production-planning horizon of one-half year.It allows for regular time,part time,overtime,and subcontracting production to meet the demand but no more than 12 units may be made by each of these methods.Both anticipation inventory and backorders are allowed.The beginning (or current)inventory is 20 units.Their first attempt at a sales and operations plan has resulted in the following.
 
-Use the information in Table 15.1.What would be the total plan cost if no more than five units each could be made each month by part-time,overtime,and subcontracted workers?
A)$4,920 
B)$4,822 
C)$4,775 
D)$4,550

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total plan cost is calculated based on the constraints provided: no more than five units each month by part-time, overtime, and subcontracted workers. The correct choice is determined by evaluating the cost implications of these constraints, which results in a total cost of $4,775.

Table 15.1 Bart Incorporated Manufactures Rotary Air Fans and Uses a Production-Planning