A Regional Bookstore Chain Wants to Build a Distribution Center

question 42

Multiple Choice

A regional bookstore chain wants to build a distribution center that is centrally-located for its eight retail outlets. It will most likely employ which of the following tools of analysis?

• A) assembly line balancing
• B) load-distance analysis
• C) center-of-gravity method
• D) linear programming
• E) locational cost-volume analysis

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Definitions:

Market Price

The price at this moment for buying or selling an asset or service.

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The purchasing of a company or asset with immediate payment in full in cash, instead of using financing options or issuing shares.

Synergy Value

The additional value created by combining two companies, resulting from efficiencies or growth opportunities not available to either company individually.