The Donald Fertilizer Company produces industrial chemical fertilizers. The projected manufacturing requirements (in gallons) for the next four quarters are 60,000, 90,000, 90,000, 140,000 respectively. A level workforce is desired, relying only on anticipation inventory as a supply option. Stockouts and backorders are to be avoided, as are overtime and undertime.
a. 95000
b. 1) 35000 2) 40000 3) 45000 4) 0
c. Suppose that the requirements (in gallons) for the next four quarters are revised to 140,000, 60,000, 90,000, 90,000 respectively. If total demand is the same, what level of production rate is needed now, using the same strategy as above?