Suppose that the daily demand for product j is dj for j = 1, 2. The demand shoul

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Suppose that the daily demand for product j is dj for j = 1, 2. The demand should be met from inventory, and the latter is replenished from production whenever the inventory reaches zero. Here, the production time is assumed to be insignificant. During each product run, Qj units can be produced at a fixed setup cost of $kj and a variable cost of $cjQj. Also, a variable inventory-holding cost of $hj per unit per day is also incurred, based on the average inventory. Thus, the total cost associated with product j during T days is $TdjkjfQj + Tcjdj + TQjhj/2. Adequate storage area for handling the maximum inventory Qj has to be reserved for each product j. Each unit of product j needs sj square feet of storage space, and the total space available is S. We wish to find optimal production quantities Q1 and Q2 to minimize the total cost. Construct a model for this problem. Now suppose that shortages are permitted and that production need not start when inventory reaches a level of zero. During the period when inventory is zero, demand is not met and the sales are lost. The loss per unit thus incurred is $lj. On the other hand, if a sale is made, the profit per unit is $Pj. Reformulate the mathematical model.

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