Develop an aggregate plan that matches the forecast and compute the total cost of your plan. Regular production can be less than regular capacity. Explain your plan.

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VT Company produces lawn movers and leaf blowers. The company must develop an
aggregate plan given the forecast for engine demand shown in the table. The department
has a regular output capacity of 150 engines per month. Regular output has a cost of
RM55 per engine. The beginning inventory is zero engines. Overtime has a cost of RM80
per engine.
Month
2
3
4
7
8
Total
Forecast
125
135
140
120
125
125
135
135
1,040
Develop an aggregate plan that matches the forecast and compute the total cost of your
plan. Regular production can be less than regular capacity. Explain your plan.
Transcribed Image Text:VT Company produces lawn movers and leaf blowers. The company must develop an aggregate plan given the forecast for engine demand shown in the table. The department has a regular output capacity of 150 engines per month. Regular output has a cost of RM55 per engine. The beginning inventory is zero engines. Overtime has a cost of RM80 per engine. Month 2 3 4 7 8 Total Forecast 125 135 140 120 125 125 135 135 1,040 Develop an aggregate plan that matches the forecast and compute the total cost of your plan. Regular production can be less than regular capacity. Explain your plan.
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