Compare and Contrast the Factor-Rating System and the Transportation Method

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Essay

Compare and contrast the factor-rating system and the transportation method of linear programming as used in facility location decisions.

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Definitions:

Clavicle

A bone in the human body also known as the collarbone, connecting the arm to the body.

Rib Cage

The bony structure surrounding the chest cavity that protects the heart and lungs, consisting of ribs, sternum, and part of the vertebral column.

Costal Cartilages

Costal cartilages are bars of hyaline cartilage that serve to prolong the ribs anteriorly and contribute to the elasticity of the thoracic cage.

Sternum

Breastbone.