A two-echelon distribution network [one central distribution center (x) and two stores A and
B)] has 120 units of a product at the central distribution center, and no additional receipts are
expected at the central distribution center for at least a week. The on-hand inventory and the
requirements (forecasts) for the three stores are given below. How many units of the product should
be shipped to each store, based on a fair share allocation?
2. A two-echelon distribution network [one central distribution center (X) and two stores A and Bl has 120 units of a product at the central distribution center, and no additional receipts are expected at the central distribution center for at least a week. The on-hand inventory and the requirements (forecasts) for the three stores are given below. How many units of the product should be shipped to each store, based on a fair share allocation?
Unit Requirements per Week of the Product
Period
Store
On Hand
1
2
3
4
5
Average Weekly Usage
A B
20 30
20 50
20 40
30 50
25 60
30 50
25 50
Total
50
70
60
80
85
80
75