The Move-it Company has two plants that produce forklifts and then ships them to three distribution centers. The production costs are the same at the two plants and the cost of shipping each forklift...
The Move-it Company has two plants that produce forklifts and then ships them to three distribution centers. The production costs are the same at the two plants and the cost of shipping each forklift is shown in the following table.
Transportation Costs
| Distribution Center 1 | Distribution Center 2 | Distribution Center 3 | |
| Plant A | $800 | $700 | $260 |
| Plant B | $600 | $800 | $280 |
A total of 60 forklifts are produced and shipped each week. Each plant can produce up to 50 forklifts per week. Each distribution center must receive exactly 20 forklifts per week. How should forklifts be produced and shipped so that weekly shipping cost is minimized?
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