Facility Location Is a Logistics/supply Chain Activity That Has Evolved

question 75

True/False

Facility location is a logistics/supply chain activity that has evolved from a tactical decision to one of tremendous strategic importance in numerous organizations.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of a firm to adjust to changes in demand or production levels.

Average Costs

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, representing the cost per unit of production.

Shut-Down

The process of ceasing operations or closing a business temporarily or permanently.

Hold-Up Problem

Arises in business and negotiation when one party has the opportunity to exploit the other in a contractual agreement, often after making a relationship-specific investment.