3) A single warehouse is needed to meet the demands of FOUR markets. The locatio
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A single warehouse is needed to meet the demands of FOUR markets. The locations and demands of these four markets are shown below.
a. If the warehouse must be located at one of the four markets, which of the four locations is most desirable? Use numerical analysis to support your recommendation.
b. If the facility were to be located at a point that is central to the four markets, taking into account demand figures, would that be a better location?
Market
Coordinates
Demand
A
(8,6)
10
B
(4,12)
15
C
(3,2)
10
D
(9,6)
6
Market
Coordinates
Demand
A
(8,6)
10
B
(4,12)
15
C
(3,2)
10
D
(9,6)
6
Explanation / Answer
AB^2=52;
BC^2=101;
AC^2=41;
CD^2=52;
AD^2=1;
By observing distance &demand ;it is clear that Market A will be 1st choice.
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