Problem 3: A clothing manufacturer produces women's clothes at four locations in Hongkong. Relative locations have been determined, as shown in the table. The location of a central shipping point for bolts of cloth must now be determined. Weekly quantities to be shipped to each location are shown below. Determine the coordinates of the location that will minimize distribution costs. Location A B C D Location D1 X D2 D3 D4 D5 5 6 3 9 Problem 4: An analysis of sites for a distribution center has led to two sites (L1 and L2) on the map). The sites are comparable on every key factor. The one remaining factor is the center of gravity. Use the center of gravity method to select the better site. Monthly shipments will be the quantities listed in the table ASSIGNMENT X 1 2 3 y 7 9 9 4 - w 4 5 y 2 4 1 W N Weekly Quantity 15 20 25 30 2 3 Quantity 900 300 700 800 1200
Problem 3: A clothing manufacturer produces women's clothes at four locations in Hongkong. Relative locations have been determined, as shown in the table. The location of a central shipping point for bolts of cloth must now be determined. Weekly quantities to be shipped to each location are shown below. Determine the coordinates of the location that will minimize distribution costs. Location A B C D Location D1 X D2 D3 D4 D5 5 6 3 9 Problem 4: An analysis of sites for a distribution center has led to two sites (L1 and L2) on the map). The sites are comparable on every key factor. The one remaining factor is the center of gravity. Use the center of gravity method to select the better site. Monthly shipments will be the quantities listed in the table ASSIGNMENT X 1 2 3 y 7 9 9 4 - w 4 5 y 2 4 1 W N Weekly Quantity 15 20 25 30 2 3 Quantity 900 300 700 800 1200
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