Supplement D Linear Programming
Learning Goals
After reading this supplement, you should be able to:
Define the seven characteristics of all linear programming models.
Formulate a linear programming model.
Perform a graphic analysis and derive a solution for a two-variable linear programming model.
Use a computer routine to solve a linear programming problem.
Apply the transportation method to sales and operations planning (S&OP) problems.
In many business situations, resources are limited and demand for them is great. For example, a limited number of vehicles may have to be scheduled to make multiple trips to customers, or a staffing plan may have to be developed to cover expected variable demand with the fewest employees. In this supplement, ...
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