Below is information from the last fifty days of sales and the lead time for the last forty Kentucky to Montana shipments.

Examine the Hickory Hill transportation issue for moving Tender Most turkeys to their retail stores. Explain each option in detail and determine the total logistical cost for each option. Based upon these costs and other issues that you feel should be considered, which transportation mode alternative plan would you select, and why?

Submit your calculations as well as your discussion and recommendations.

EXHIBIT 12-1. Daily Demand for Tender Most
Pounds	Cases	# of Occurrences
7,250	290	6
8,500	340	8
9,750	390	22
11,000	440	8
12,250	490	6
		Total = 50

EXHIBIT 12-2. Intermodal Lead Time Data for Tender Most
Hours	Days	# of Occurrences
96	4.0	5
108	4.5	9
120	5.0	5
132	5.5	8
144	6.0	3
156	6.5	3
168	7.0	4
192	8.0	2
216	9.0	1
		Total = 40