Two product features impact location decisions. Which of the two reduces the need for local responsiveness?
A. The product's ability to serve universal needs
B. The product's life cycle
C. The product's packaging
D. The product's flexible manufacturing technology
E. The product's value-to-weight ratio
A
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Suppose that a bus company is deciding where to locate its central hub. There are 6 possible destinations for the buses. Suppose that the center of town will be used as the reference for describing the possible destinations
A is located 5 miles South and 3 miles West. B is located 3 miles North and 2 miles East. C is located 1 mile South and 5 miles East. D is located 2 miles North and 3 miles West. E is located exactly in the center of town. F is located 10 miles North and 5 miles East. Assume that traffic to each destination will be equal. Where should the hub go so that travel time is minimized?
Discuss the primary objective and operational parameters of aggregate planning
What will be an ideal response?