Table 13.6 Union Fork, Inc. Has Five Distribution Centers Located at the at the Location

question 111

Multiple Choice

Table 13.6
Union Fork, Inc. has five distribution centers located at the location coordinates given as follows. The demand at each center is also given.

-Use the information in Table 13.6. Assume that two plants, rather than one, are to be located. Plant 1 serves distribution centers A, B, and C. Plant 2 serves distribution centers D and E. What is the center of gravity for plant 1?

• A) x ≥ 4, y ≥ 7
• B) x ≥ 4, y ≤ 7
• C) x ≤ 4, y ≥ 7
• D) x ≤ 4, y ≤ 7

Identify how information distortion can exacerbate supply chain issues.

Understand strategies for minimizing the bullwhip effect through operational improvements and information sharing.

Comprehend the role of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) in enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Explore the effects of various supply chain policies on order variability.

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