MANGT 521 Fall 2004 CASE #4: The Oakton River Bridge or The Puyallap Mall Due: 12pm,

November 26 In addition to a cover page, your report should include the following: I. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION II. MODEL DESCRIPTION
1. Parameters & Decision Variables 2. IP Model

III. MANAGERIAL REPORT

The Oakton River Bridge 1. Determine the minimum number of toll collectors that would have to be hired to meet the requirements. 2. The union had indicated that it might lift its opposition to the mixing of shirts in a five-day block in exchange for additions compensation and benefits. By how much could the numbers of toll collectors required be reduced if this is done? The Puyallap Mall 1. Which tenants should be selected for the mall?

2. In reality, what additional qualitative information you would like to include for making the final
decision? Name at least two items. Explain why this additional information is necessary.

3. Change the annual cost from $150,000 to $120,000. IV. ATTACHMENT

Computer printout (Use the Integer Linear Programming module in Management Scientist)